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The 6th CME of the Delhi State Chapter of the IAPC conducted in association with the ONAI Delhi Chapter, at Delhi, on 18th August, 2024
The 6th CME of the Delhi State Chapter of the IAPC conducted in association with the ONAI Delhi Chapter, at Delhi, on 18th August, 2024 The 6th CME of the Delhi State Chapter of the IAPC, ‘Don’t be scared of cancer: Stay protected, change a bit, do a bit and dodge off sufferings to gain endurance’, was conducted jointly by the Delhi State Chapter of the IAPC and the Oncology…
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A Pharmacist – A critical member of the palliative care team
A Pharmacist – A critical member of the palliative care team – Mr Fazle Noor Biswas, Bangladesh According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pharmacists along with physicians, nursing and other health professions, play an important role to alleviate total suffering and improve the quality of life of their patients and their caregivers. An estimated 56.8 million people low and middle income countries (LMICs) currently seek palliative care services. Available…
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From Pain to Possibility: The Role of Physiotherapy in Palliative Care
From Pain to Possibility: The Role of Physiotherapy in Palliative Care – Mr Jarapla Srinivas Nayak, Bengaluru Physiotherapy in palliative care is centered on enhancing comfort and fostering independence. Unlike other healthcare settings focusing on full recovery, palliative care aims to manage symptoms, maintain mobility, and support the physical and emotional well-being of patients facing severe illnesses. The goal is to help patients maximize their physical abilities and improve their…
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Caring for the Caregivers
Caring for the Caregivers – Ms Joshna Chatada, Mangalagiri “Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” – Tia Walker I never truly understood the meaning of this statement, until I’ve had my share of experiences in the Palliative Care Unit while dealing with patients struggling with end of life diseases and their caregivers. I was of the opinion that I had to only care for…
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Applications invited for the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2026’
Applications invited for the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2026’ The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is delighted to invite applications for the IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2026! This award aims to encourage excellence in nursing within palliative care. The winner of the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2026’ will be presented with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty-five thousand only), a citation, and a medal, during IAPCON 2027, scheduled…
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The ‘Telangana State Chapter of the IAPC’ inaugurated on 29th June, 2024
Tags: InaugurationThe ‘Telangana State Chapter of the IAPC’ inaugurated on 29th June, 2024 We are happy to report that the ‘Telangana State Chapter of the IAPC’ was inaugurated formally on Saturday, 29th June, 2024, at an event held at Raddison Blu Plaza Hotel, in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. Dr M Srinivasulu (Director, MNJ Institute on Oncology (MNJ) and Regional Cancer Center, Hyderabad), Dr K Krishnaih (CEO, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital…
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Navigating Digital Legacy as a part of End-of-Life Care Planning
Navigating Digital Legacy as a part of End-of-Life Care Planning – Mr Sachin Dwivedi, Rishikesh A person’s ‘digital legacy’ is the quantity of electronic data that one leaves behind on digital media and the internet upon their death. This could include one’s email accounts, websites, blogs, online chats, financial accounts, images, videos, online gaming profiles, social media accounts, online trading accounts, Intellectual property domains, etc. I was motivated to work…
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Webinar on ‘Let’s change the Ending: A Conversation about Dying well’, 11th July, 2024
Webinar on ‘Let’s change the Ending: A Conversation about Dying well’, 11th July, 2024 The Model Palliative Care Division at the Government Medical College, Kollam, in collaboration with Pallium India and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, and supported by Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) presented a webinar on ‘Let’s change the Ending: A Conversation about Dying well’, on Thursday, 11th July, 2024. Over 400 individuals from all over the world participated in the 90-minute…
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Palliative care in humanitarian settings
Palliative care in humanitarian settings – Dr Sunitha Daniel, York, United Kingdom ‘World Humanitarian Day’ is celebrated on August 19th each year as per the resolution passed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to commemorate the bomb attack that killed 22 humanitarian aid workers in Iraq in 2003. Each year, the campaign led by the UN office brings together partners from different parts of the world to work for…
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Will you walk with me till death?
Will you walk with me till death? – Ms Vandana Mahajan, New Delhi Aamir (Name changed) was 28 years old when I met him for the first time. It was a busy day at the OPD. I was talking to a few people when one of the doctors called out to me, “Can you please counsel Aamir. He refuses to believe that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer”.…
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Celebrating compassion: The IAPC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day
Tags: National Doctors DayCelebrating compassion: The IAPC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day To acknowledge the expertise and dedication of our doctors in providing compassionate care for palliative care patients and caregivers, on this Doctors’ Day, the IAPC had invited submissions for a special initiative, ‘Celebrating compassion: Share your Palliative Care journey with the IAPC’. The initiative invited doctors practicing palliative medicine to share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences which have brought them immense…
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Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney Authorisation
Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney Authorisation FAQs about End of Life Care and the Law in India – Addressing Common Concerns End of Life Care – A Ready Reckoner Advance Medical Directive and Healthcare Attorney Authorisation Draft letter to local authority to deposit Advanced Medical Directives (Document courtesy: ELICIT, Pallium India and Vidhi Center for Legal Policy)
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