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Are you afraid of death? Are you ready for it? Most of us are afraid of the unknown. Death is often spoken about in hushed voices, as though discussing it might somehow make it more real. We avoid conversations about dying, even though death is the inevitable end of every life. Perhaps what we need…
“The Other Side of Medicine” — A Reflection on My Journey in Palliative Care Dr. Vanumu Divya Sai, Hyderabad There are moments in medicine that stay with you—not because of what you treated, but because of what you felt. I was trained, like most of us, to diagnose, to intervene, to cure. Success was measurable.…
The Quiet Strength of Coming Home: A Lived Experience of Home-Based Palliative Care – Mr Hari Shankar Pothugunta, Bengaluru A Mother’s World Mornings in Pushpa’s modest home began with familiar rhythms, the quiet urgency of children getting ready for the day. Priya, her elder daughter, was studying Ayurveda. Kavya, the younger, was in her final…
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…
The 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,…
Upholding Dignity in Healthcare – Dr. Lipika Patra, Meerut Every person holds intrinsic worth, regardless of background, achievement, or social standing. In clinical encounters, patients often feel vulnerable, anxious, or afraid. In our daily practice, unconscious biases can often slip quietly into our work. Patients familiar to us may unintentionally receive preference, while those from…
Webinar on ‘Busting myths on the right to die with dignity in India’, 20th February, 2025 Over 50 individuals participated in the webinar ‘Busting myths on the right to die with dignity in India’ held via the Zoom platform on Thursday, 20th February, 2025, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. The webinar was hosted by…
Palliative Care and the fundamental right to die with dignity – Mr. Rishabh Shrivastava and Dr. Anant Bhan, Bhopal The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life under Article 21. Over a period of time, the jurisprudence around Article 21 has undergone significant transformation. One of the crucial facets of the right to life is…
Right to Life includes right to Die On Friday, March 9th 2018, the Supreme Court of India legalises passive Euthanasia and living will, and lays down a set of strict guidelines to prevent abuse. The verdict was given so that those terminally ill patients who are in Persistent and incurable Vegetative State (PVS) can opt…
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