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An overview of care for the LGBTI Community: Role of Palliative Care
An overview of care for the LGBTI Community: Role of Palliative Care – Dr. Rajni Herman, New Delhi Shalom Delhi is a Palliative care unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association that provides holistic care for patients with HIV, terminal cancer and NCD, with a focus of providing care for the poor and marginalised sections of society. Transgenders (both “Hijras” and “Kothis” who are-effeminate men), the homosexual partners of Transgenders (TGs), and…
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Equal access to palliative care – Leave no older person behind
Equal access to palliative care – Leave no older person behind – Dr. Amy Siew, Bengaluru India had nearly 104 million older persons (60 years and above) in 20111. The size of this population is increasing over time. While the average life expectancy has increased due to medical advancements, it is important to note that there has also been a corresponding increase in issues such as disability, dependency, neglect and…
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Experiences in caring for the elderly in a rural hospice
Experiences in caring for the elderly in a rural hospice – Dr. Preethi Chandramohan, Kumbakonam Context: The Annai Adhuragam Hospice, is a charitable trust, situated in a village, Thimakudi, that is approximately 5 kms away from the nearest town, Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The 20 bed cancer hospice is currently managed by a physician, 3 dedicated DNA (Dedicated Nursing Associates) and ANM (Auxillary Nursing Midwives) nurses, a trained volunteer social…
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Transition: Learning, Unlearning and Relearning
Transition: Learning, Unlearning and Relearning A personal experience in caring for the elderly – Dr. Rajashree K C, Thrissur Encounters in continuum… Mom: “Why didn’t you tell me that”? I drew my gaze from the WhatsApp chats to my mother. She was staring at me in a rather displeasing manner. Me: “What”? Mom: “That Suraj is coming in September” Me: “I did.. don’t you remember? the day before yesterday while…
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Geriatrics and Palliative Care Bonhomie: A Geriatrician’s perspective
Geriatrics and Palliative Care Bonhomie: A Geriatrician’s perspective – Dr. Dominic Benjamin, Bengaluru The world is growing grey. The life expectancy in India, at birth during 2009-13 was 69.3 for females as against 65.8 years for males. At the age of 60 years, the average remaining length of life was found to be about 18 years (16.9 for males and 19.0 for females) and that at age 70 was less…
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A current update on Geriatric Palliative Care in India
A current update on Geriatric Palliative Care in India – Dr. Prince John, Pune The Elderly population is an integral part of any country to whom we owe respect and must extend equal attention like any other section of the population. Changing family dynamics and modern living arrangements which are usually accompanied by a host of factors such as loneliness, negligence, illness due to ageing etc., make it difficult for…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 3 – Lecture 3
IAPC ACADEMY Lecture Series 3 on Mondays Every Monday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. For registration, please send an email to academyiapc@gmail.com Schedule of the program is available for download Here Series 3 – Lecture 3 Topic: Neurologic Emergencies 2: Status Epilepticus, Raised Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Date: August 9, 2021.Faculty: Dr. Puneet Rathore More Online Training Program videos IAPC ACADEMY is an initiative by Indian Association…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 3 – Lecture 2
IAPC ACADEMY Lecture Series 3 on Mondays Every Monday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. For registration, please send an email to academyiapc@gmail.com Schedule of the program is available for download Here Series 3 – Lecture 2 Topic: Neurologic Emergencies 1: Malignant Spinal Cord Compression Date: August 2, 2021.Faculty: Dr. Nandan Choudhary More Online Training Program videos IAPC ACADEMY is an initiative by Indian Association of Palliative Care with an…
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IAPC’s Special Feature on Paediatric Palliative Care
IAPC’s Special Feature on Paediatric Palliative Care 1. A current update on Children’s Palliative Care in India Dr. Mary Ann Muckaden, Mumbai 2. We cannot change the outcome, but we can affect the journey! Dr. Krithika S. Rao (Shinde), Manipal 3. Improving access to children living with life limiting conditions; Hyderabad experience Dr. Gayatri Palat, Dr. Spandana Rayala, Dr. Mohammed Ishak Tayoob, Hyderabad 4. How Palliative Care services can help a…
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A Goodbye that eventually wipes the tears
A Goodbye that eventually wipes the tears – Mr. K. V. Ganpathy, Mumbai A diagnosis of cancer uproots normalcy in a child’s or an adolescents’ life; and during this time, parents can work with the health care team, the strongest allies. This act will not only foster the trust between the child and the health care team, but also help in restoring the quality of life, of children with advance…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 3 – Lecture 1
IAPC ACADEMY Lecture Series 3 on Mondays Every Monday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. For registration, please send an email to academyiapc@gmail.com Schedule of the program is available for download Here Series 3 – Lecture 1 Topic: Surgical Emergencies and Concerns in Palliative Care: Role of the Surgical Oncologist Date: July 26, 2021.Faculty: Dr. S. V. S. Deo. More Online Training Program videos IAPC ACADEMY is an initiative by…
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How Palliative Care can help a paediatric patient & family
How Palliative Care services can help a paediatric patient and their family: Experiences from an RCC – Dr. Prabha Seshachar, Bengaluru The primary aim of Paediatric Palliative Care is to allow the child to grow and develop through childhood in the face of a serious illness. Pediatric palliative care teams support the child and family caregivers (including the siblings) to not only cope with the challenges of illness and hospitalizations…
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