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Reflections on innovation and creativity in palliative care
Reflections on innovation and creativity in palliative care – Dr Fiona Rawlinson, Cardiff, UK From the earliest legacy left by our inspirational pioneers, palliative care comprises so much more than a single discipline. We deal with one of the most significant of human frailties – that moment when the heart takes its last beat and stops – forever. Palliative care recognises that moment as inevitable, significant and focuses on the…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 25
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 25 Lecture Date: 17th April, 2023 Topic: Palliative care in malignant biliary tree obstruction Speaker: Dr. Varun T. M. Moderator: Dr. Raghu S. Thota The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation,…
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Intersection of Palliative Care in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A New Frontier?
Intersection of Palliative Care in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A New Frontier? – Dr Jyothsna Kuriakose, Vellore Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobiologic disorder with an early childhood onset which significantly impacts the functioning of individuals throughout their lives. The diagnostic criteria for ASD specified by DSM-5 captures symptoms pertaining to two major domains: persistent deficits in social communication and interaction such as deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communicative behaviours…
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World Art Day: Role of Art, Artist and Art Therapy in Palliative Care
World Art Day: Role of Art, Artist and Art Therapy in Palliative Care –Ms. Pragati Adhikari, Bengaluru “If an art installation gets a patient out of his room or paintings take a person’s mind off their pain and lower their stress levels, the art isn’t just decorative anymore. It’s part of the entire model of care.” – Dr Lisa Harris, Indiana University School of Medicine. Celebrations of World Art Day,…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 24
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 24 Lecture Date: 10th April, 2023 Topic: Nutrition in Advanced and Terminal Patients Speaker: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Moderator: Dr. Vinod Kumar The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation, contact number and…
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Register before 30th April, 2023, to avail the early bird registration rates for the ACP-i 2023, 24th – 27th May, 2023
Register before 30th April, 2023, to avail the early bird registration rates for the ACP-i 2023, 24th – 27th May, 2023 Register before Sunday, 30th April, 2023, to avail the early bird registration rates for the 8th International Conference on Advance Care Planning (ACP-i 2023), scheduled to be held in Singapore, between Wednesday, 24th May, 2023, and Saturday, 27th May, 2023. This is the first International advance care planning (ACP) conference in Asia. The…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 23
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 23 Lecture Date: 3rd April, 2023 Topic: The palliative care needs of adults with intellectual disabilities Speaker: Dr. Isha Jatin Shah Moderator: Dr. Jayita Deodhar The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation,…
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Supreme Court Judgement copy: Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) and withdrawal of life support treatment
Supreme Court Judgement copy: Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) and withdrawal of life support treatment A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice K M Joseph has passed orders to making suitable amendments to the previous procedure regarding making an advance medical directive and withholding and withdrawing of life support treatment. This landmark judgement is set to be a game changer in the practice of End of Life care…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 22
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 22 Lecture Date: 27th March, 2023 Topic: Palliative care in patients with dementia Speaker: Dr. Manisha Moderator: Dr. Nishkarsh Gupta The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation, contact number and an…
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Role of Pediatric Palliative Care and Down’s Syndrome
Role of Pediatric Palliative Care and Down’s Syndrome – Dr. Mohammad Ishak and Dr Spandana Rayala, Hyderabad Down’s syndrome or Trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder caused due to the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It occurs in approximately 1 in 830 live births, manifested at birth through characteristic physical features. In the 1980’s, the average life expectancy of a person with Down’s syndrome was only 25…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 21
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 21 Lecture Date: 20th March, 2023 Topic: Psycho-pathology of death in children and bereavement care for parents Speaker: Dr. Savan Kukadia Moderator: Dr. Bhavna Patel The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation,…
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Reflections from a palliative care volunteer counsellor
Reflections from a palliative care volunteer counsellor – Ms. Madhu Juneja, New Delhi Context: This article is based on my personal experiences while working with patients and their families in a hospital setting, as both, a mental health volunteer counsellor and a palliative care volunteer. I feel that this role provides me with a unique position as I am a trained Mental Health Volunteer Counsellor who is now also able…
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