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…
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Read MoreThe 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,…
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Newsletter: April 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Warm greetings to all. The past month has been both eventful and inspiring, reflecting the continued momentum of palliative care initiatives across the country. It is heartening to witness the growing engagement of healthcare professionals, institutions, and state chapters in strengthening palliative care services and…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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