IAPC Newsletter: December 2023

From the President’s Desk

Hello Friends,

I am writing this note with a heavy heart! We all at IAPC are deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Subathra Muthukumaran, a dear friend and colleague. Dr. Subathra, a compassionate Palliative Care Physician from Chennai, had dedicated her life to the service of suffering fellow beings for more than 18 years. I also got the blessing to meet Subathra during Palliative Care conferences and faculty meetings. She had contributed a lot to IAPC’s academic programs as a National Faculty. We at IAPC profoundly mourn the loss of our dear friend. May the ever-smiling face of Dr. Subathra always shine in our memories…

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Announcements / Messages from IAPC

IAPC’s Infographic of the month

‘Dear Dr Subathra, May your soul rest in peace…’

IAPC’s Election notification: Don’t Forget to Submit Your Nomination by 15^th December 2023

Notice of Annual General Body Meeting of Indian Association of Palliative Care

IAPC’s Central Council Meeting held at AIIMS, New Delhi on 25^th & 26^th November 2023

IAPCON 2024 Update: PalliActive Quiz: Let the Game begin!!!!

Update from SMA Nirvana’s National multilingual edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’ held on 24^th November, 2023

Leverage the IAPC’s Social Media to stay connected!

The IAPC’s Careers page has been updated to reflect new vacancies from across the country

Call for Support: Your 2 minutes = Someone’s entire lifetime of Peace, Comfort and Dignity!

‘Saath Saath Helpline’: India’s free palliative care helpline

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Education and Training

Applications invited for the 8th online batch of the IAPC’s ‘Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care’

DELHI-IAPCCON 2023 – A successful academic extravaganza

30 candidates successfully complete the ‘Part A’ component of the IAPC’s ‘Certificate Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers’ in November 2023

Hurry! Only 7 Days remaining to submit your applications for the ‘Compassionate Leadership Fellowship’

Awareness Workshop on Palliative Care Organised by Pallium India at Tamil Nadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai

Update from APM’s lecture series

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Awards and Recognitions

Dr Sushma Bhatnagar conferred with the ‘Fellowship of National Academy of Medical Sciences’

Dr Stanley C Macaden bestowed with the ‘Paul Harrison Award 2023’

Padmini Memorial Award for Dr Rajashree K C in recognition of her Community Service in Palliative Care

CanKids KidsCan Awarded with the ‘Best NGO for Capacity Building, Reintegration and Rehabilitation’ Award on 24^th September 2023

Rajagiri Palliative Home Care, Kochi launched ‘Community Occupational Therapy Service’ form 8^th November 2023

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Interesting Reads

IAPC’s Exclusive Articles

• ‘A Shift in Perspective: Understanding Pain in Palliative Care’ by Dr. Sidhulal K, Kozhikode
• ‘Role of Palliative Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)’ by Dr. Rabiya Abdu Razak Malayil, New Delhi
• ‘A Glimpse into the World of Pain and Hope: Ravi’s Story’ by Ms. Subadra O, Chennai

Other Compelling reads

• ‘Beyond Charity: The Need for Integrated Palliative Care in India’ a republication from e hospice (India edition)
• ‘Palliative care as key element of treatment plan’a republication from The Tribune

Other upcoming events

EAPC has launched the call for proposals for ‘Themed Sessions’ for the 2025 World Congress in Helsinki

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