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IAPC’s Election Results (2025)
IAPC’s Election Results (2025) Nominations were invited for the posts of Secretary, IAPC (2026 – 2029) (Secretary Elect from 2025 – 2026; Secretary from 2026 – 2029) and Executive Committee (EC) Member, West Region (1 member) (2025 – 2027). 2 nominations were submitted for each of the mentioned posts. All nominations received were screened by the IAPC’s EC body and only one nomination from each category was found to be…
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My Journey into Palliative Care: A Path of Compassion
My Journey into Palliative Care: A Path of Compassion – Ms Maheshwari Frawel, Bilaspur I completed my General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) training at Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS) in 2022 and shortly after began my career as a staff nurse at the same institute. One day, our supervisor asked if anyone was interested in pursuing a course on palliative care as my institute has always been supportive of further education…
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The Common Man of Healthcare
The Common Man of Healthcare – Dr Asha Deshmukh, Nasik This is about George, my cousin. George and I grew up in different cities and only met during summer holidays. In that little time that we spent together, I noticed how George’s voice seemed like sunshine and how wise and gentle he was to everyone around him, and so I looked up to him, literally! He was a decade older…
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Is there a standard prescription for how to grieve or, how long to grieve??
Is there a standard prescription for how to grieve or, how long to grieve?? – Dr Lipika Patra, Meerut After 20 long years, I am finally gathering the courage to speak about my grief and loss. Recently, a 34 week pregnant colleague of mine experienced a tragedy. One night, she noticed the absence of fetal movement and was rushed to the hospital. The investigations confirmed every expectant parent’s worst fear—there…
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Important step forward regarding Living Will
Important step forward regarding Living Will The Indian Association of Palliative Care welcomes the Karnataka Government’s order of Thursday, 30 January, 2025. This order simplifies the due process for withholding or withdrawal of life sustaining treatment (WLST) in terminally ill patients as per the Supreme Court judgment of January 2023. When a patient is terminally ill with no hope of recovery, or in a persistent vegetative state and/or where the…
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Palliative Care and Cancer Care Services at Puttaparthi
Palliative Care and Cancer Care Services at Puttaparthi The Sri Sathya Sai Palliative Care Center (SSSPCC) at Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh, was set up on 12th July, 2022, with support from the Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and registered under the Pain Relief and Palliative Care Society (PRPCS). In October 2023, the Alumni established Swaasthyam Palliative Care and Cancer Foundation (SPCCF) at Puttaparthi,…
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Notice: The IAPC’s AGBM will be held on 1st February, 2025
Notice: The IAPC’s AGBM will be held on 1st February, 2025 Notice is hereby given to all members of the IAPC, that the IAPC’s Annual General Body meeting (AGBM) is scheduled to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 1st February, 2025. The in-person AGBM will be held at Hall A, Auditorium, AIIMS Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. As always, the AGBM will be held on the second day of the…
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My unexpected foray into palliative care
My unexpected foray into palliative care – Ms Surabhi Mondal, New Delhi I walked into palliative care in a totally unexpected way. I did not have much idea about palliative care until I was posted into the palliative care unit. I am now confident to share that each of my experiences while working in a palliative care unit has completely changed my view about palliative care. One of the most…
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APM launches the IAPC’s Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care: A Blended Learning Approach in January 2025
APM launches the IAPC’s Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care: A Blended Learning Approach in January 2025 The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) launched the maiden batch of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care: A Blended Learning Approach on Friday, 10th January 2025, at 6:30 p.m. through a virtual platform, marking a significant milestone in palliative care education. This innovative course…
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Empowering Patients Navigating Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Empowering Patients Navigating Malignant Bowel Obstruction – Dr Devina Juneja, Delhi In the intricate landscape of cancer care, especially among those patients confronting advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers with multiple peritoneal metastases, patients are often made to navigate symptoms and treatment decisions which pose formidable challenges for them as well as for healthcare providers. Malignant bowel obstruction occurs when tumours block the normal transit of contents through the intestines, resulting…
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How much is too much? A Life-Changing Encounter
How much is too much? A Life-Changing Encounter – Dr Khusbu Singh, Bhubaneswar A Profound Encounter Some encounters in life leave an everlasting imprint on your soul, shaking your perception of strength and resilience. Meeting Sunny (Name changed), was one such encounter. A home care visit to a small village near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, unexpectedly unfolded into a rollercoaster of emotions, heartbreak, and a connection that changed my perception towards life.…
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Winners of the IAHPC’s Grant to participate in IAPCON 2025
Winners of the IAHPC’s Grant to participate in IAPCON 2025 The International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), in collaboration with the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), had invited applications from individuals working in palliative care to receive grants to encourage participation in the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2025). The grant aims to cover the registration fee and travel expenses of 16…
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