Palliative care unit opens at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru; State plans wider expansion
In its initial phase, the unit includes a five-bed inpatient ward for patients experiencing severe pain, distress and complications arising ...
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Kidwai’s doorstep palliative care sees steady uptake; no-cost services reach 112 patients
The service currently covers Bengaluru within a radius of about 40 km from the institute and is delivered through two ...
Karnataka sets up State-level panel to strengthen palliative care services
The decision, notified in a Government Order dated March 23, follows a proposal from the Health Department highlighting the need ...
Revised guidelines issued for palliative care in Kerala local bodies
Revised palliative care guidelines enhance local services, ensuring comprehensive support for all income groups in Kerala’s communities. Source: www.thehindu.com Medical ...
India’s changing demographics demand urgent palliative care policy reforms
As Indians live longer and with a higher burden of chronic diseases, the need for increased palliative care becomes unmistakable. ...
Palliative care needs to be integrated into dentistry, says M.R. Rajagopal
Pallium India has launched a new Department of Palliative Care Dentistry in Thiruvananthapuram, aimed at addressing the often-overlooked oral health ...
People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers ...