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Role of Palliative Medicine Physicians in Management of HIV/AIDS: The way forward
Role of Palliative Medicine Physicians in Management of HIV/AIDS: The way forward – Dr Bhawesh Pangaria, New Delhi HIV/AIDS is one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, affecting millions of people around the world and imposing a heavy burden on individuals, families, communities, and countries. The first case of HIV was diagnosed in June 1981 in Los Angeles, USA. In India, the first case was detected in 1986…
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Embracing Compassion: The Imperative Need for Palliative Care for Leprosy Patients
Embracing Compassion: The Imperative Need for Palliative Care for Leprosy Patients – Ms Y Shailaja, Jamshedpur Ms Lata (name changed), W/o Mr Rajesh (name changed), was a leprosy affected person with a 50% disability due to leprosy. On 6th March, 2023, she fell down and fractured her right femur. She was taken to MGM Medical College and Hospital, where she stayed for two days. Though she required surgical intervention, her…
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A glimpse into the world of pain and hope: Ravi’s Story
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 38-year-old man who is battling fourth stage lymphoma. His journey to me is a poignant…
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Role of Palliative Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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 airway and decreased lung recoil presenting with classic symptoms of cough, dyspnea and sputum production…
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A Shift in Perspective: Understanding Pain in Palliative Care
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 professionals goes far beyond administering medication and managing symptoms. It requires an understanding of the…
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IAPC’s Election Notification
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 (2 members) West Zone (1 member) The eligibility criteria for those interested to contest in…
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Intersection and Role of Palliative Care in Caring for Older Persons
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, and promoting autonomy and control. India’s population is aging and the proportion of ailing elders…
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How Palliative Care and Disaster Risk Reduction reinforce each other
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. I realised how wonderful these ‘ice-breakers’ were to get to know the spouse’s family. I…
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Hoping for the best!
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 them to eventually pass away without pain. Rightfully, each of us also deserve to have…
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Palliative Care for Cardiovascular Disease
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 enunciated in the 1950’s in response to the terrible suffering that terminally ill cancer patients…
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Navigating Suicidality in Palliative Care: A Multi-dimensional View
Navigating Suicidality in Palliative Care: A Multi-dimensional View – Dr Sravannthi Maya, Hyderabad From being just a specialty to being an emerging field in care provision, and to now having specialist and sub specialties, palliative care has come a long way from the hospice movement back in 1980’s. (Salins et al., 2022). Palliative care addresses suffering beyond the physical symptoms and includes caregivers and the treating medical team under its…
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You can feel better even when you are not getting better
You can feel better even when you are not getting better – Mr Krishnan Sivaramakrishnan, Mumbai When you are in the right place at the right time, you turn lucky. I got lucky in September 2021, for it was when I got the nod at Shankar Mahadevan Academy, a not-for-profit Trust, to become a part of a musical initiative named ‘SMA Nirvana’. Let me tell you, this is an initiative…
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