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Newsletter: September 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Warm greetings to all! As we wrapped up a month filled with festive celebrations across the country, I hope each of you had the opportunity to cherish these moments with family and friends. Despite our diverse cultural traditions, this festive spirit is a beautiful reminder…
Every Home Is a Lesson in Life Alpha Palliative Home Care Team, Kuttanad Today’s home care visits to seven homes have left a deep weight in our hearts. We met children and daughters-in-law caring for mothers in their 90s, despite the struggles of poverty, age and illness. We met a 90-year-old mother caring for her…
When the Language of Suffering Fails Us: A Clinician’s Reflection Dr Lipika Patra, Kolkata Visible injuries are easy to name. A fracture appears on an X-ray; a wound can be dressed. They draw attention, intervention, and often sympathy. What remains less visible is harder to recognise: emotional trauma, grief, and a quieter, more diffuse form…
Gratitude Dr Ruparna Khurana, New Delhi He was 39 and his cancer progressed faster than the family could fathom. Amidst anger, denial, bargaining and blame there was a man battling excruciating and unbearable pain. Like molten lava the pain engulfed his entire being. I remember his humour in middle of a pain crisis, his flashing…
Newsletter: August 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Greetings! As we continue to strengthen palliative care education, professional development, advocacy, and organisational growth, I am delighted to share some of the important milestones achieved during the past month. I am pleased to announce the commencement of the 3rd Cohort of the IAPC Certificate…
IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2027 The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is pleased to announce a total prize pool of ₹4,00,000 for the winners of the paper and poster presentation competitions at the 34th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care…
A Cup of Coffee, A Cup of Gratitude Dr Rajith R., Coimbatore One of the most beautiful moments during home visits is something that can never be documented in a patient record—the inevitable cup of coffee waiting for us. We receive the same invitation in almost every home: “Doctor, please have a cup of coffee…
When Words Fall Silent: Communication Beyond Words in Palliative Care Mr Anshid C. I., Chennai “Communication is the key.” Everyone working in palliative care has probably heard this sentence many times. Classes on communication, training sessions, models, and protocols are part of our learning. We are taught how to talk to patients and their families,…
Some people leave the hospital, Some never leave your heart Dr Amit Jain, Delhi “मैं उनके सामने कमज़ोर नहीं पड़ सकता…” A few days ago, a 76-year-old gentleman with advanced prostate cancer was admitted to our Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit. He had been under our care before, but this time, the disease had won…
Attend IAPCON 2027 with IAPC Support Apply for the Conference Participation Grant Supporting Early-Career Professionals to Participate in IAPCON 2027 The Indian Association of Palliative Care is pleased to invite applications for the IAPC Conference Participation Grant 2027. The objective of this grant is to encourage and support promising early-career professionals working in palliative care, particularly those…
