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Equitable Palliative Care
Equitable Palliative Care – Dr. Joris Gielen, Pittsburgh, USA March 21 has been marked by the United Nations as the “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.” When people commonly reflect upon racial discrimination, they often think in the first place about instances in which people openly deny other people goods, services, or job opportunities because of the way these other people look, dress or behave. While such acts…
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A Symphony of Words: A Collection of Poems
“Poetry is the clear expression of mixed feelings” – W. H. Auden. March 21st is celebrated globally as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the impact a poem can have on our emotions. To celebrate this art form, the IAPC presents to you a collection of poems penned by our very own friends from the palliative care community. This collection is dedicated to all those who…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 19
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 19 Lecture Date: 6th March, 2023 Topic: Antenatal palliative care consultation: Implications for decision-making and perinatal outcomes Speaker: Dr. Shruthi Kamble Moderator: Dr. Manasi Patil 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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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 18
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 18 Lecture Date: 27th February, 2023 Topic: Pain management in pregnant patients with malignancy Speaker: Dr. Aswathi Praveen Moderator: Dr. Anuja Damani 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…
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IAPCON 2023 concludes with immense success and grandeur
IAPCON 2023 concludes with immense success and grandeur The much awaited 30th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2023) concluded successfully on Sunday, 12th February, 2023, after a 3-day academic fiesta. IAPCON 2023 was a physical conference organised at the Nimhans Convention Center, Bengaluru, and was organised by Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya. The main conference was conducted over two and half days (Friday, 10th…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 17
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 17 Lecture Date: 20th February, 2023 Topic: Palliative care in Gynaecological Oncology Speaker: Dr. Surendra Kumar Pingoliya Moderator: Dr. Yogendra Singhal 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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Social Justice and Palliative Care
Social Justice and Palliative Care – Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, Pondicherry The theme for ‘World Day of Social Justice’ 2023 is “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice”. Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. It refers to ensuring justice regarding the equal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. While I was a student nurse caring for…
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Women of Substance in Palliative Medicine
Women of Substance in Palliative Medicine – Dr. Vidya Viswanath, Vishakapatnam International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize resources and political will to address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ began as a resolution by the United Nations in 2015 with the mission to address the gender gap in Science, Technology,…
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Human Fraternity – “Fellow Travelers, Sharing the Same Flesh”
Human Fraternity – “Fellow Travelers, Sharing the Same Flesh” – Dr. Odette Spruijt, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia February 4th was the International Day of Human Fraternity. This day was first established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21st, 2020, (resolution 75/200) as a way to promote greater cultural and religious tolerance. It was inspired by the historic meeting between His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam…
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Applications invited for the ‘Masterclass – ImPaCT NephroCare’
Applications invited for the ‘Masterclass – ImPaCT NephroCare’, organised by the Academy of Palliative Medicine The Masterclass – ImPaCT NephroCare, is a free Certificate Course launched by the Academy of Palliative Medicine and endorsed jointly by the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), and Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN). This program offers a set of ‘Immersive Palliative Care Training modules’, to activate the holistic care of patients and their families facing concerns related to…
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Scholarships available for The Cardiff University MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals
Scholarships available for The Cardiff University MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals Applications are invited for the September 2023 batch of the Cardiff University MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals. Applicants have a chance to grab the 9 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships that have been awarded for this year. These scholarships have been awarded jointly by The Cardiff University and The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. This multidisciplinary programme is designed for healthcare professionals…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 16
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 16 Lecture Date: 13th February, 2023 Topic: Physiology of dying and management of an actively dying patient Speaker: Dr. Dhanashri Kudal Moderator: Dr. Prajakta Bhagat 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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