Indian Association of Palliative Care is organising a Palliative Care Awareness program in Dimapur, Nagaland on Friday, September 28, 2018. The venue for this awareness program will be Christian Institute of Health Sciences, Diphupar, Dimapur.
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Implementation of Supreme Court Judgment on Advance Medical Directives In keeping with the right to Privacy the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment for patients facing terminal illness. Such patients and their families are often subjected to unwanted medical interventions that serve only to render the dying process agonizing. Medical ethics and standards in…
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The Cardiff University MSc Program in Palliative Medicine for Health Care Professionals Starting 03 September 2018 The scholarship will fund full Cardiff University course fees and travel and accommodation in the UK to attend compulsory residential teaching for the full 3-year duration of the programme. The scholarships are most suitable for those who have previously…
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The 26th International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is scheduled to be held on February 8, 9 & 10 of 2019 at Aluva in Kerala, India. Visit http://www.iapconkochi2019.com/ for more details.
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Definition of terms used in limitation of treatment and providing palliative care at end of life.
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Right to Life includes right to Die On Friday, March 9th 2018, the Supreme Court of India legalises passive Euthanasia and living will, and lays down a set of strict guidelines to prevent abuse. The verdict was given so that those terminally ill patients who are in Persistent and incurable Vegetative State (PVS) can opt…
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PalliKare is a Mobile App for Palliative Care, designed by Karunashraya, Bangalore Hospice Trust, free to download and use. Please download it from Google Play Store.
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Report on the Hands – on training program under the National Programme in Palliative Care (2 – 4 November, 2017) at Karunashraya, Bengaluru. The second phase of the Training of Trainers program – the ‘Hands-on training’ program under the National Programme in Palliative Care was held at Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya, in Bengaluru from…
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Bihar government intends to expand palliative care services in the state. The present Health Minister, Mr. Mangal Pandey has agreed in principle to formulate and implement palliative policy in the state soon. Dr. Abhinav Singh, IAPC, zonal representative is in touch with the health ministry and progressing in the process.
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