APM launches the IAPC’s Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care: A Blended Learning Approach in January 2025 The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) launched the maiden batch of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care: A Blended Learning Approach on Friday, 10th January 2025, at 6:30 p.m.…
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Empowering Patients Navigating Malignant Bowel Obstruction – Dr Devina Juneja, Delhi In the intricate landscape of cancer care, especially among those patients confronting advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers with multiple peritoneal metastases, patients are often made to navigate symptoms and treatment decisions which pose formidable challenges for them as well as for healthcare providers. Malignant…
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How much is too much? A Life-Changing Encounter – Dr Khusbu Singh, Bhubaneswar A Profound Encounter Some encounters in life leave an everlasting imprint on your soul, shaking your perception of strength and resilience. Meeting Sunny (Name changed), was one such encounter. A home care visit to a small village near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, unexpectedly unfolded…
Read MoreWinners of the IAHPC’s Grant to participate in IAPCON 2025 The International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), in collaboration with the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), had invited applications from individuals working in palliative care to receive grants to encourage participation in the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care…
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Submissions invited: IAPC’s initiative to celebrate World Poetry Day! To commemorate World Poetry Day (21st March, 2025), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) invites all those touched by the transformative journey of palliative care to express their experiences and emotions through poetry. This initiative aims to highlight the profound connections, reflections, and moments of healing…
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Newsletter: January 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear Friends, As the sun rises on a new year, we step into another year of endless possibilities. On behalf of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), I extend my warmest wishes to you all for a bright and fulfilling start to 2025. May this year…
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Navigating the River: Reflections of a woman in Global Palliative Care – Dr Megan Doherty, Geneva, Switzerland Palliative care offers a fulfilling and meaningful journey to those who choose to work in this field. Despite palliative care being an essential component of health, and a key component of Universal Health Coverage, access to palliative care…
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Synergizing Expertise: Transforming Palliative Care in India Through Collaboration – Dr Arun Ghoshal (Manipal) and Ms Archana Ganesh (Bengaluru) Collaboration is the cornerstone of palliative care. In our experience, a collaboration between healthcare professionals and administrators/marketing professionals can significantly enhance the reach, accessibility, and impact of palliative care. While a doctor’s medical expertise ensures quality…
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Reflecting on my Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Meenu Yadav, Jodhpur For me, Palliative care is not just a field of medicine; it is a commitment to ease the suffering and to be able to provide holistic support to patients suffering from serious health related illnesses and their families. While undergoing my training in…
Read MoreApplications invited for the IAHPC’s Grant to participate in IAPCON 2025 The International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), in collaboration with the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), invite applications to receive grants to encourage participation in the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2025). IAPCON 2025 is…
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