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One Nurse, Many Beginnings: Gilly Burn and the Early Story of Palliative Care in India
One Nurse, Many Beginnings: Gilly Burn and the Early Story of Palliative Care in India There are some people whose influence on palliative care cannot be measured solely by the institutions they build, the policies they write, or the awards they receive. Their contribution lives on quietly through the people they encouraged, the services they helped inspire, and the conversations that changed the direction of care. Gilly Burn is one…
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Moments That Matter: A Caregiver Animation by BHT–Karunashraya
Moments That Matter: A Caregiver Animation by BHT–Karunashraya – Ms Sangeetha N. Bengaluru In palliative care, compassion extends beyond clinical settings—it lives within homes, in the hands of families caring for their loved ones. Yet, one question continued to surface in our daily work at Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya, Bengaluru. What happens when care transitions from the hospice to the home? Across India, an increasing number of patients with…
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Beyond the Clinical Gaze – A Psychology Student’s Journey in Palliative Care
Beyond the Clinical Gaze – A Psychology Student’s Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Shreya Krishnan, Visakhapatnam As a psychology student, my clinical experience has primarily been rooted in psychiatric wards, where I conducted assessments and supported families through the complexities of severe mental disorders. I walked into the Department of Palliative Medicine at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Visakhapatnam, not knowing what to expect, as the two fields seemed very…
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Expanding the Meaning of Care Beyond Cure
Expanding the Meaning of Care Beyond Cure – Dr Lipika Patra, Meerut My journey as a palliative care specialist began in Keralam, where I witnessed the remarkable impact of a community-based model in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. This foundation was further enriched through my experiences in corporate hospitals. I learned the hospice model from Karunashraya in Bengaluru and the home-based care approach from CanSupport in Delhi. Each of these models…
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Withdrawal of Life Support Treatments: Salient Points of Supreme Court Judgment on 11th March 2026
Withdrawal of Life Support Treatments: Salient Points of Supreme Court Judgment on 11th March 2026 The decision of Supreme Court on 11 March 2026 in the case of Harish Rana Vs Union of India and others allowing the withdrawal of Life Support Treatments highlight the evolving understanding of the right to life and right to die with dignity under the Constitution. By applying the guidelines laid down in earlier judgments…
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The First Case of Withdrawal/Withholding of Life Support in India
The First Case of Withdrawal/Withholding of Life Support in India A First-Hand Report by Dr Savita Butola for the Advance Care Planning- India (ACP-I) Team A Peaceful Passing Finally, Mr Harish Rana passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family members, at the Palliative Care Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, at 4:10 p.m. on 24th March 2026, marking the first case of implementation of India’s…
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From Jodhpur to Barmer: Bridging Care with Compassion
From Jodhpur to Barmer: Bridging Care with Compassion – Mr Jagdish Prajapati, Jodhpur Mrs. Jyoti Devi (name changed), a 47-year-old woman, was diagnosed with carcinoma cervix in 2023. She first visited AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on 20th December 2023, where she received treatment in the Departments of Radiotherapy and Surgical Oncology. During the course of her illness, she was introduced to palliative care services. She visited the Palliative Care OPD on…
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Against All Odds: A Child’s Journey to Safe and Dignified Care
Against All Odds: A Child’s Journey to Safe and Dignified Care – The Team PRPCS, Hyderabad Uday (name changed) was born into a financially challenged family, bringing with him hopes and dreams, as the birth of any first child so often does. However, these hopes were soon tested when he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a severe neurological condition. In their search for answers, his parents attributed the condition to…
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3.5 Days, 700+ Delegates: How IAPCON 2026 Evolved into a Vibrant Knowledge Hub
3.5 Days, 700+ Delegates: How IAPCON 2026 Evolved into a Vibrant Knowledge Hub A Note from the Scientific Chair – Dr Praneeth Suvvari, Hyderabad Hello everyone. It has been more than a month since we wrapped up the 33rd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) in Hyderabad but we are still basking in the joy of completing a successful conference, thanks to the wonderful feedback…
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IAPCON 2027: Early Bird Registration Open Till 31st August, 2026
IAPCON 2027: Early Bird Registration Open Till 31st August, 2026 Register now to benefit from the special discounted rate until 31st March 2026. The Indian Association of Palliative Care announces IAPCON 2027, the 34th International Conference of IAPC, to be hosted in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, IMS and SUM Hospital, SOA University. With the theme Humanising High Tech Medicine, the conference will examine how…
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IAPCON 2026 Concludes with Significant Acclaim
IAPCON 2026 Concludes with Significant Acclaim – Dr SKV Raju (Organising Secretary, IAPCON 2026) Theme: Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home Pre- conference workshops: 12th February 2026 (multiple venues across Hyderabad) Main Conference: 13th to15th, February 2026 Venue: NI-MSME Campus, Hyderabad, India The 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) concluded with significant acclaim, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of palliative…
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They Lifted Her When Others Would Not
They Lifted Her When Others Would Not – Dr Chhaya Chandrasekhar, New Delhi Usha died quietly. But the silence around her was full of questions. I had watched her illness in pieces, a young woman with cancer of the buccal mucosa, never treated, growing weaker because poverty kept closing doors. Her husband, already disabled, moved from hospital counter to counter, holding on to dignity with tired hands. Four children waited…
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