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Realising compassion in people and communities: A step towards universal access to palliative care
Realising compassion in people and communities: A step towards universal access to palliative care – Ms. Heather Richardson, London Introduction This paper originally had the title “Empowering people and compassionate communities.” I love the sentiment, and it would have been easy to put pen to paper, writing in an enthusiastic way about ideas to help individuals and community groups become more confident and competent in their efforts to help people…
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A Hand to Hold, A Shoulder to Lean On: The Soul of Palliative Care
A Hand to Hold, A Shoulder to Lean On: The Soul of Palliative Care – Dr. Mujeeb Kuttamassery, Kochi The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship every year on 30th July to promote friendship, peace, and understanding among people, cultures, and nations. To mark this occasion, the IAPC features this article in celebration of World Friendship Day, highlighting the profound role of companionship in palliative care. It shares…
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World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 – Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 – Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care – Dr. Stephen Connor, Virginia, USA This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day (World Day). What started as ‘Voices for Hospice’ concerts around the world turned into a day to recognise hospice and palliative care starting in 2005. Having a day each year to recognise the importance…
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The transforming power of palliative care – A Nurse’s experience
The transforming power of palliative care – A Nurse’s experience – Ms. Suchetna, New Delhi My name is Suchetna, and I work as a palliative care nurse at the Pain and Palliative Outpatient Department (Pain Clinic) of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC). My journey in nursing began when I completed my General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program at Moolchand Hospital, Delhi, in 2020. A year later, I…
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Brain tumours: Care, even when there is no cure
Brain tumours: Care, even when there is no cure – Dr. Smriti Khanna, Mumbai A 6-month-old orphan child got admitted with poor cry and progressive decrease in leg movements. He was admitted to the ICU and needed to be put on a ventilator because of worsening drowsiness and difficulty breathing. An MRI revealed a large tumour in the lower part of his brain (the brainstem) and the upper part of…
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At the Heart of Care: The Expanding Scope of Palliative Care Nurses in Humanitarian Settings
At the Heart of Care: The Expanding Scope of Palliative Care Nurses in Humanitarian Settings – Ms. Erin Das, Nairobi, Kenya This article was written with support and input from colleagues working in a refugee camp in Kenya, Annalice Otoro and Ali Abdullahi Khamis, whose insights from the field continue to inform and inspire efforts to strengthen palliative care in humanitarian settings. Introduction: The Vital Role of Nurses Nurses are…
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Safeguarding the Forgotten: Palliative Care as a Response to Elder Mistreatment
Safeguarding the Forgotten: Palliative Care as a Response to Elder Mistreatment – Mr. Avtar Singh Cheema, Chandigarh Elder abuse is a silent yet deeply troubling crisis that affects millions worldwide, including India’s aging population. It refers to any intentional act—or failure to act—that causes harm or places an older adult at risk. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, and neglect, all of which contribute to…
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Embracing Compassion in Palliative Care
Embracing Compassion in Palliative Care – Mr. Sandeep Singh, Bathinda I began my professional journey as a Nursing Officer in various private hospitals across Punjab, working in departments such as the Emergency Ward, ICU, and General Ward. During this time, I cared for many cancer patients. Yet, despite this experience, I had never come across the term palliative care. In 2023, my path took a meaningful turn when I got…
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The Final Embrace: What the Pope’s Last Journey Teaches Us About the Role of Nurses in End-of-Life Care
The Final Embrace: What the Pope’s Last Journey Teaches Us About the Role of Nurses in End-of-Life Care – Ms Sangeetha Murugan, Bengaluru “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square.” — Pope Francis, to his nurse and healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti In the stillness of his final hours, Pope Francis offered a simple yet profound thank you to the man who had been by his side—not just as…
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Laugh- A- Lot @ St. John’s
Laugh- A- Lot @ St. John’s – Ms Nanda C. Prem, Bengaluru “A day without laughing is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin World Laughter Day 2025 falls on Sunday, 4th May. To mark the occasion, we showcase an inspiring initiative by the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine at St. John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru, which explores the use of laughter therapy as a form of emotional support and…
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The Silent Suffering of a Healer
The Silent Suffering of a Healer – Dr Rajith R, Coimbatore She was the heartbeat of our Hospice, the steady hands that wiped away tears, the voice that soothed restless souls. Sister Jessie had a rare gift—the ability to make suffering feel lighter, to bring comfort where there was none. She was a lighthouse for those lost in the storm of terminal illness, guiding them with compassion, dignity, and unwavering…
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The Hands That Heal: My Journey in Palliative Care
The Hands That Heal: My Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Deepika Suryavanshi, Bilaspur My journey in nursing began at Jan Swasthya Sahyog, Ganyari, Bilaspur, where I completed my GNM nursing studies. After finishing my course in 2022, I was posted in the surgical OPD, and was dedicated to attending patients with care and compassion. Life however had something more profound in store for me- something that would not just…
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