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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…
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…
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…
Newsletter: February 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear Friends, As I reflect upon my time as the President of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), I am filled with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. The journey has been fulfilling, challenging, and eventful, and I am incredibly proud of all that we have…
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).…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
