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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Navigating the River: Reflections of a woman in Global Palliative Care – Dr Megan Doherty, Geneva, Switzerland Palliative care offers a fulfilling and meaningful journey to those who choose to work in this field. Despite palliative care being an essential component of health, and a key component of Universal Health Coverage, access to palliative care…
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Synergizing Expertise: Transforming Palliative Care in India Through Collaboration – Dr Arun Ghoshal (Manipal) and Ms Archana Ganesh (Bengaluru) Collaboration is the cornerstone of palliative care. In our experience, a collaboration between healthcare professionals and administrators/marketing professionals can significantly enhance the reach, accessibility, and impact of palliative care. While a doctor’s medical expertise ensures quality…
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Reflecting on my Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Meenu Yadav, Jodhpur For me, Palliative care is not just a field of medicine; it is a commitment to ease the suffering and to be able to provide holistic support to patients suffering from serious health related illnesses and their families. While undergoing my training in…
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Medicine Beyond Pills: A dose of humanity – Ms Sneha P, Vallikkunnu, Kerala Until two years ago, my understanding of palliative care was limited to a brief notation in my nursing studies, and as a topic for a potential essay question. Occasionally, I’d see the palliative care vehicle of our panchayat passing by while I…
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What being a ‘caregiver’ taught me: A Doctor’s Perspective – Dr Parul Raina, Bengaluru Being a doctor and caring for patients is one side of the story. But what if you find yourself on the other side? When a ‘Doctor’ Becomes a ‘Caregiver’!! When your loved one is in a critical condition and you are…
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