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A glimpse into the world of pain and hope: Ravi’s Story – Ms Subadra O, Chennai The hustle and bustle of our daily lives makes us often forget about the silent struggles that people around us face. One such story that left an indelible mark in my heart is that of Ravi’s. Ravi is a…
Role of Palliative Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Dr Rabiya Abdu Razak Malayil, New Delhi Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD is a common disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction due to chronic inflammation from prolonged exposure to gases and noxious particles like cigarette smoking. It causes narrowing of the…
A Shift in Perspective: Understanding Pain in Palliative Care – Dr Sidhulal K, Kozhikode In the world of palliative care, pain is an unwelcome but an ever-present companion. It’s a silent scream, a relentless shadow that envelops the lives of those battling terminal illnesses. Within the delicate ecosystem of this field, the role of healthcare…
IAPC’s Election Notification Notice is hereby given to all members of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), that elections will be held for the below mentioned posts: President (2025 – 2028) Central Council Members, IAPC (2024 – 2026) North Zone (2 members) North – East Zone (2 members) East Zone (2 members) South Zone…
Newsletter: November 2023 Edition From the President’s Desk Hello Friends, It is heartwarming to share that India celebrated this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) with enthusiasm and creativity. Walkathons, reel making competitions, street plays, dance recitals, etc. and many such events were organised by palliative care units / centers from across the…
Intersection and Role of Palliative Care in Caring for Older Persons – Dr Pooja Dutta, New Delhi Palliative care is the holistic approach to care for people with serious illnesses, regardless of their age. It focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their caregivers by managing symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support,…
How Palliative Care and Disaster Risk Reduction reinforce each other – Mr Harsh Vardhan Sahni, Washington DC, USA I’ll call this friend Sneha. Her wedding was my last big celebration before the Covid19 lockdown. Friends and relatives showed up wearing their finest, danced into the night, did it again the next day, and the next.…
Hoping for the best! – Palliative Care Nurse, India Most of us have experienced ‘the pain’ caused due to the death of a loved one, at least once in our life. Each of us wish for our loved ones to spend their last days surrounded by people who mean the most to them and for…
Newsletter: October 2023 Edition From the President’s Desk Hello Friends, We, at the IAPC, are excited to participate and celebrate the upcoming World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) observance on Saturday, 14th October 2023. In line with this, I am excited to invite palliative care institutions from across the country to share and showcase their WHPCD Celebrations…
Palliative Care for Cardiovascular Disease – Dr Eric Borges, Mumbai The management of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) using Palliative Care (PC) principles is in its infancy in India and is evolving worldwide. To commemorate ‘World Heart Day’, observed on 29th September, I am presenting my approach to this very complex field. The concept of Palliative Care was…
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