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"Whether one is practicing Palliative care or not, whether one is from India or not, whether one is related to health care or not, I believe this is a must-read book," writes Dr Spandana Rayala. Read Dr Spandana's review of "Walk With the Weary": https://lnkd.in/gQ9BiAhQ Get your copy of Dr M.R Rajagopal's book or gift it to a friend: https://lnkd.in/ghmc7cRJ #walkwiththeweary #bookrecommendation #memoir #palliativecare

As medical professionals we take rightful pride in our collective ability to prop up ageing bodies. But every now and then one is faced with a patient that forces the question: what makes a person age beyond their years, and perhaps to die before their time? With temperatures routinely soaring over 41 degrees, Palakkad like many other parts of Kerala has had an excruciating summer this year. The heat affects not only those who have to go outdoors for work - including #palliativecare teams - but also wreaks havoc on those already weakened by age, illness, infirmity or plain misfortune. "..Our clothes are ripped and torn And you listen all over our naked body. As to the cause of our illness A glance at our rags would be more Revealing. One and the same cause wears out Our bodies and our clothes. The pain in our shoulder comes You say, from the damp; and this is also the cause Of the patch on the apartment wall. So tell us then: Where does the damp come from?" I was reminded of these immortal lines from Bertolt Brecht as we saw the gentleman in picture last Saturday. The dehydration is a medical problem we could fix. But what about the shelter made of tin sheets that made his corner little better than an oven? Or the fact that most of the caregiving is down to his grandchildren, a boy of 11 and a girl aged 9; themselves living in the same makeshift accommodation besides an unfinished house under construction? Their parents busy at work, no doubt trying to finish the house before rains. If you can help, or know someone who might, please reach out to Jairaj (Jay) Ramachandran or myself. Desham Palliative Care is graciously facilitated by Pallium India and donations maybe eligible for tax reliefs.

International Nurses Day is observed across the world on 12 May every year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society. 12 May is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. We salute our nurses, who tirelessly and selflessly work to improve the quality of life of our beneficiaries and family members. We see you and we see your sacrifices. We appreciate everything you do. Thank you, dear nurses of Pallium India. #internationalnursesday #nurses

Opening: Eastern India Palliative Care (EIPC) invites applications to the post of Project Manager, at Kolkata. Qualifications: MBBS, Certification in palliative medicine is desirable. Experience: 5-10 years of experience in managing Health care projects specifically in palliative care. Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Read complete JD before applying. https://lnkd.in/gPbKanRH Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to career@palliumindia.org with email subject as "Application for the post of Project Manager at EIPC" #projectmanagement #kolkata #palliativecare #jobopening #vacancy

"our next stop was at Trivandrum where we had the unique experience of spending two days with Pallium India. Our visit to the Trivandrum Institute of Palliative Sciences will remain strongly etched in my memory. The inclusion of our group members in the community team’s home visits, provided invaluable insights into the issues facing patients and their families ‘on the ground’." https://lnkd.in/geTpM7Sj ehospice 

Reflecting on the profound Social Suffering experienced by patients with serious illnesses. Today I had an encounter with a patient having Cancer. Despite her advanced disease, our Palliative Care team stabilized her physical symptoms, enabling her discharge home. However, as her family was opposed that she leaves hospital, new symptoms emerged—confusion and memory disorders—causing distress to her family and raising concerns about discharge and the need of further investigations ( Neurology consultation, Brain CT...). After looking closely, I found out her symptoms were because she'd been in the hospital for a month and felt like she had no say in her own decisions, plus her family was being too protective. Recognizing that these symptoms showed her Social Suffering, we made sure to respect her choices, which helped her feel better. By offering her active listening and real control over her decisions, her symptoms started to go away, letting her go home without needing more tests. This experience underscores the crucial link between patient autonomy and their sense of dignity, highlighting the importance of respecting patient's wishes especially at the end of life. #Dignity #Palliativecare #Ethics

Registrations Open for the 32nd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2025), scheduled for January 2025. The theme of IAPCON 2025 is ‘Evidence based Palliative Care’. The conference will be held at the Auditorium of AIIMS Jammu, between Friday, 31st January, 2025, and Sunday, 2nd February, 2025, with pre-conference workshops being scheduled for Thursday, 30th January, 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dc4CidJZ Register early for IAPCON 2025: https://lnkd.in/d-KpUuS6 #iapcon #iapcon2025 #palliativecare 

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Logo released! World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) 2024 will be on 12 October. The year 2024 marks 10 years since the World Health Assembly (WHO’s Governing Body) passed the only stand-alone resolution on palliative care, calling for all countries to “strengthen palliative care as a component of comprehensive care throughout the life course.” This is what inspired the theme for 2024, Ten Years Since the Resolution: How Are We Doing? Read more: https://lnkd.in/d72u57MR Visit the WHPCA website for more updates: https://lnkd.in/gZNDZmCg

Pallium India’s advocacy for palliative care at “Koottam": The hallmark of palliative care in Kerala is participation of the community. And students form an important part of the workforce. In an effort to reach out to more students, Pallium India's social engagement team participated in “Koottam”, a carnival organized by the non-government organization “Volunteer India” at Loyola School, Trivandrum, Kerala on 05 May  2024. Thank you, social officers, Abhirami, Arya, Sibin, Surjith and Preethi for leading the team with interns Anson, Sanjay, Christeena, Anju, Ayshath and Kevin.