IAPC’s WHPCD video to celebrate Palliative Care providers from across the country We thank Dr. Wasim Hoda for editing and compiling these videos
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The role of palliative nursing care in spinal injury and disabilities – Ms. Mamta Parihar, Jodhpur A jeweller can understand the true value of gold while a palliative care nurse can understand the true value of a person’s life! Receiving the diagnosis of a life-threatening condition, most often leaves the patient and their family devastated.…
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‘Saath Saath’ helpline launched by Consortium of Indian Palliative Care On 7th October 2021, 11 palliative care organizations across India announced the launch of ‘Saath Saath’ a national and free palliative care helpline, in an effort to unify their actions and commitment to provide palliative care. This concerted effort strives to address the inequity in…
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Newsletter: October 2021 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, It is a moment of pride and collective victory for the Indian palliative care community, as we jointly surpass another milestone, to offer DNB Palliative Medicine, in five Institutions across the country. This historic approval couldn’t have come at a better time as we join…
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We are excited to inform you that the IAPC has drawn on the theme of this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) ‘Leave no-one behind – equity in access to palliative care’, to put together a special feature with an update of the status of palliative care services from every state across the…
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A Pharmacist’s role is beyond just dispensing medications – Ms. Saroja Gangaiah, Bengaluru When asked ‘What is the role of a pharmacist?’, the usual response is ‘To provide care to patients by dispensing those drugs recommended by the doctors’. Right? Well, let me tell you that it is certainly not limited to just that. Yes,…
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The humanity in palliative care: a physical therapist’s perspective – Ms. Gehna, Rishikesh “Every life is precious and it’s worth cannot be measured”, was something I heard repeatedly during my childhood. This inspired and motivated me to choose the medical profession and become a physiotherapist. As I began working in the field, I started to…
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Recognizing the Invisible Life of Caregivers – Ms. Ashu Issar, Gurgaon Caregiving or “Seva” has been one of the most glorified virtues of our cultural heritage. However, there is very little awareness, let alone sensitivity towards the challenges of the caregiver – be it a family caregiver or a professional. Eulogies paid on the altar…
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Palliative Care: A Care that is misunderstood! – Ms. Vandana Mahajan, Mumbai A 72-year-old lady diagnosed with lung carcinoma, has ‘palliative care’ written in her treatment plan. The patient’s daughter is in tears and says “My mother is active and healthy. Why palliative care? Is she dying?” I gently respond, “Palliative care does not mean…
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The Tata Memorial Hospital, Department of Palliative Medicine, in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) & Palliative Care Interdisciplinary (PCIC) is organizing a virtual 2 weekend course, “ASCO Palliative Care e-Course” (APCeC) on 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th October 2021 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The core and advanced Palliative Care…
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