Category Archive

Harmala Gupta’s article is about the need of policy to protect cancer patients, survivors from discrimination and right to dignity of life. Read More

Many terminally ill patients are choosing to stay at home rather than being admitted to hospital. Often when there are complications, patients or family will seek assistance from the hospital. Read More

Death anxiety is a common fear many people who are terminally ill experience. This can create many troubles for patients and their families as patients often become more aggressive. Read More

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It is important to talk with them about what they want and how they want to be treated at the end of life. Read More

It can often be difficult and confusing to know what to do after a diagnosis. Palliative care is about helping you cope with everyday challenges and giving you and your family advice on tough decisions. Read More

Many patients and their families put off receiving palliative care as long as they can. In this article Ms Paula Span explains the benefits palliative care has on patients’ lives. Read More

Palliative care methods should be used to slow down and derail the typical destructive I.C.U. approach that often torments people it cannot heal. Read More

Palliative care should begin early in the course of treatment of a life-threatening disease and continue with the treatment to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life. Read More

As the end of life approaches, the role of palliative care intensifies and focuses on aggressive symptom management and psychosocial support. Read More

Providing the palliative care that pediatric patients and their families need such that each patient achieves the best quality of life possible. Read More