Pictures to Moments – Together for palliative care
The IAPC celebrates this year’s ‘World Photography Day’ (19th August, 2023) with a special initiative ‘Pictures to Moments – Together for palliative care’.
Through this initiative, the IAPC recognises and acknowledges the power of Photography for communication, expression, documentation, and its role in shaping the way the world is perceived. By leveraging this powerful tool, we hope to serve us all in palliative care, a reminder of the importance of capturing, preserving and sharing of pictures to create precious moments.
By presenting this collection of photographs which align with the initiative’s theme, ‘Together for Palliative Care’ (in observance of this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day), we aim to provide insights into the experiences and perceptions of our contributors who through their photographs have frozen time to capture the essence of life, beauty and emotions.
We invite you to step into a world of visual wonder and enjoy the soulful and evocative photographs, each of which is a testament to the power of storytelling through imagery!
Don’t forget to also be a part of the excitement by casting your vote for your favourite photograph for the ‘People’s Choice Award’, before Sunday, 31st December, 2023.
- Your voice will help us celebrate the contributors of the top three photographs receiving the maximum votes.
- Each of the top three contributors will receive a certificate of appreciation and also have their photograph displayed during IAPCON 2024.(The selected contributor’s will each need to register and plan their travel independently to attend IAPCON 2024)
- In the event that both photos by a single contributor make their way in the top 3 category, then the photograph receiving the highest vote by that contributor will only be considered.
(Photographs published as per alphabetical order of the contributor’s name)
Abhijit Dam
“Pioneering the cause of rural palliation & palliation in resource poor settings since 2005.”
Photo Title: Caregiving – a symbiotic relationship
Photo Description:
Palliation for the Rural Elderly…The caregivers with the care ‘receiver’. An elderly widow being cared for at home by her grandchildren.
Photo Title: From ducklings to beautiful swans
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The first batch of rural women who received training as Palliative & Geriatric Assistants in India… Together for palliative care.
Abhinav
“I am a Junior Resident, Palliative Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi.”
Photo Title: The Smile
Photo Description:
When pain was taken care of, he wanted to show his pubg gaming skills, and ‘that smile’. Trying to recreate ‘The smile’ every day.
Photo Title: Pen-Pal
Photo Description:
This little child spend most of his time crying, until he was taken care of by our team. He kept asking for the doctors who took his pain away.
Abin Joy
“I believe that it is not fair for some people to suffer while others don’t. I therefore promised myself that I will try my best to alleviate their suffering.”
Photo Title: Friends
Photo Description:
He wanted a night out, so we gave them that. It is not the debility that hurts, it’s the loneliness.
Alan Sabu
“I’m a palliative care volunteer of St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara. I have also participated in the university level training camp – palliative family”
Photo Title: A hand with a smile
Photo Description:
Just his smile is enough. Also he was happy to see us.
Annai Aadhuragam
“We run a Palliative care hospice for terminally sick and bedridden patients and have been providing holistic care in last 5 years.”
Photo Title: Three-wise-monkeys
Photo Description:
One of our patient (having 4th stage cancer), along with our staff to depict the famous “Three Wise Monkeys”.
Avinash Tiwari
“I am a Senior Resident, Medical Oncology; a Clinical Lead, Cancer palliative and supportive medicine clinic at AIIMS Raipur; and also a palliative care physician.”
Photo Title: DOB=DOD ‘The Last Wish’
Photo Description:
A terminally ill patient suffering from cancer wished to celebrate her birthday before her last phase. The PC Team and the family had the event bedside: Peace.
Photo Title: “Let me Draw”
Photo Description:
Chronic Sickle Cell Pain with Ewing’s was missing her school days and drawing. The PC team managed her pain and look what she bought for us.
Ayushi Jain
“I am very new to this community but to be able to provide moments of relief and comfort in last stages of life gives me immense pleasure.”
Photo Title: Aging side by side – Daughter’s unconditional love
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This is a picture of a daughter caring for her 93 year old father in an ICU. She is none other than but my mother with her father.
Photo Title: Radiant bonds : Mother-daughter love unveiled!!!
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This is a 15 year old girl with down syndrome giving a birthday present to her mother. She is my younger sister with my maternal aunt.
Babita Basnet
“My first priority is to ensure a Pain-free life and a peaceful death with dignity for my patients.”
Photo Title: Complication discussion
Photo Description:
Communication with patient’s family members about his illness on home visit.
Bikash Anand
“I work as palliative care physician. I feel connected every time a patient and their caregivers smile as a reflection of our work as team.”
Photo Title: When a painful soul meets a healing soul
Photo Description:
During our home visit when the patient expresses her joy after seeing the whole palliative team caring for her.
Photo Title: Life in a day without pain
Photo Description:
The patient shares the moment of joy when she felt pain relief after analgesic titration.
Binesha P B
“I am a registered nurse, working at NIMHANS, NPSC under the project, designated as palliative care nurse.”
Photo Title: There is an end to cure, but there is no end to care
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Chandrasekar T
“I work as a ‘Data Analyst’ at Golden Butterflies. I love photography & recording every event in my camera. I like to capture the unique and happy moments in PC.”
Photo Title: ‘Muththu sirippu’ a.k.a. ‘Show me your pearly whites’
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Capturing pure joy and nostalgia at ‘Caregivers’ Connect’ – where parents share, learn, play, laugh, and make memories like carefree kids.
Photo Title: Santa’s Heartwarming Hospital Visit
Photo Description:
Santa Claus graces the hospital, reaching out with a gentle hand to a child, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime memories.
David Davey
“Intern turned social worker at Golden Butterflies. I enjoy spreading art, music, love, and counseling for families & children, and cherish each moment.”
Photo Title: Saying it with you, in flowers
Photo Description:
Twins celebrate their birthdays in the oncology ward. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, they find solace and strength in the bond of togetherness.
Photo Title: Radiating Love
Photo Description:
A deaf and mute child with thalassemia radiates love, embracing affection each time and filling the hearts of the whole team with warmth.
Kailash Ganga
“I am a professional social worker who works with individuals, families, and communities to provide palliative care.”
Photo Title: Stay strong, we are thinking of you
Photo Description:
Providing support to the child who is suffering from a chronic neurological condition for reducing the dependency and care giver burden.
Photo Title: Together for palliative care
Photo Description:
There was immense support when a group of neuro palliative care team started to work together for the person who is having chronic neurological condition.
Mohankumar Thambad
“I work as senior manager in home based palliative care run by an NGO Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement in Dharwad of North Karnataka.”
Photo Title: Focus is not for win or lose
Photo Description:
This photo was taken during the residential camp for patients and care givers, as we tried to help improve the fine motor activity.
Photo Title: Mobility without Aids & appliance
Photo Description:
This photo was also taken during the residential camp for stroke patients. It is a demonstration of how to help patients for mobility without aids & appliances.
Muhammed Shinobir K P
“I work with the palliative care Team at Thanal Pain and Palliative Care at Calicut, Kerala. I am passionate about working with my palliative patients and families.”
Photo Title: Professional care
Photo Description:
A perfect combination of expert professional care and loving consideration.
Photo Title: Live out life
Photo Description:
It’s about caring for them, live life with love.
Neethu Susan Abraham
“I am passionate about palliative care and love to improve the Quality of life of our suffering population. I have been in the field of palliative care for the last 5 years.”
Photo Title: Wings of hope
Photo Description:
When the wings of hope and tender care are provided to the suffering child.. the beauty of medicine at its peak…
Photo Title: Play therapy
Photo Description:
What else children want than play.. Distracting pain through play therapy.
Raju Das
“I am involved with a few non profit organizations which work for the service of needy people.”
Photo Title: Empathetic
Photo Description:
Bonding with care.
Rashmi Gupta
“I am Rashmi Gupta, a Postgraduate with a certificate in Palliative care. I have been working as a Cancer Palliative Care Associate in KGMU Lucknow, for the past 7 years. ”
Photo Title: Support to Caregiver and a mother
Photo Description:
She is wife of a Ca Tongue patient, came from a remote area of Bundelkhand district, has 3 small kids, supported for medicines, clothes and food.
Photo Title: Listen to the emotions
Photo Description:
She is wife of patient of Ca multiple neck node, in Nepal. She was unable to convey the problem due to different language. We supported in treatment.
Saipriya Tewari
“I am a Pain and Palliative Care Doctor who truly believes that ‘It is not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts’”
Photo Title: Peace begins with a smile
Photo Description:
The smile after being told that he can now finally go home after a tumultuous course of respiratory illness.
Photo Title: A smile is worth a thousand words
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The smile which says that she is finally free from the pain caused by her osteosarcoma.
Saranya A
“As a Pediatric Nursing Officer at Golden Butterflies, we go beyond pain management, to sharing love, laughter, and creativity with our precious children.”
Photo Title: “Here is my rainbow”
Photo Description:
Colleague’s one-on-one with a child patient: Spotlight on them amid noise. Unperturbed, giving undivided attention to art activity.
Photo Title: Joy and Inspiration on National Doctor’s Day
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Joy, fun & togetherness with our families. Caregivers dressed up children as Doctors on ‘National Doctor’s Day’, embracing inspiration.
Sheenam Beg
“For over an year now, I have been working at Regional Cancer Center in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, & catering to palliative services for cancer patients.”
Photo Title: Cancer isn’t a curse, Palliation isn’t a foe!
Photo Description:
Picture describes how palliation can serve as a friend for a cancer patient like her. Took this during my time at a cancer centre in Chhattisgarh.
Photo Title: Partner in need is a partner indeed!
Photo Description:
This picture describes an imperishable bond shared by an elderly couple while seeking palliation. Abandoned by his family but not his partner.
Suhana Sulfiker
“I am embracing life’s jouney as an MD Palliative Medicine Resident at AIIMS, New Delhi, a place where empathy meets wisdom.”
Photo Title: Resilience across ages and cultures
Photo Description:
A glimpse into elderly cancer patients attending our OPD and the companionship, where age and culture differences unite as they fight together.
Photo Title: Harmonising healing
Photo Description:
This is not a musical night, but patients from NCI, AIIMS, New Delhi, finding solace and hope in the battle against cancer during the twilight hours.
Susan Thapa
“I’m Dr. Susan Thapa, working in the Department of Palliative Medicine as Medical officer for the past one year. I have attended many programs of Palliative care.”
Photo Title: Celebrating Dashami festival
Photo Description:
Celebrating Dashami festival in Nepal 2022. It’s a festival to share joy, victory, blessing. This represents that we stand together.
Photo Title: Celebrating world Palliative day 2022
Photo Description:
This is a photo celebrating Palliative day 2022. Burning candles represents for peace and in memory of our late patients who were connected with us.
Sushma M N
“I am working as a Medical Manager for Home-based Palliative Care Program at Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Bengaluru from July 2022.”
Photo Title: One last click before she left…
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Perspectives, hopes, interpersonal issues, prayers, wishes, worries and a plethora of indescribable emotions between a patient, her family and her pets.
Photo Title: Abhaya
Photo Description:
A few words can make a huge difference, words of courage from me to her and words of love from her to me!
Vidya N
“I am dentist by profession with national fellowship in Palliative medicine. I have been providing palliative care in Mysore since 4 years.”
Photo Title: The second childhood
Photo Description:
As a Palliative Care provider we need to let them be who they are and adhere to their values and interests while providing care. Know them!
Photo Title: Healing
Photo Description:
Healing needs a spiritual path and not all who are cured can be healed. Palliative care encourages an individual to heal through their sores.
Wasim Hoda
“I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesia, RIMS, Ranchi.”
Photo Title: Embracing Compassion: Together with Palliative Care, we hold their hands through life’s journey
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We cherish the moments of togetherness, strengthening the bond that forms when hands are held & hearts are connected.
Photo Title: As they depart, hearts aglow, they carry the magic of togetherness back to reality, spreading healing to all they touch
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Mixture of right compassion, science, & evidence to unlock the magical healing through Palliative Care, forever changing the lives when touched.