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Suicidal behavior in adolescents: a memo for palliative care providers too?

September 21, 2022

The Indian Academy of Pediatrics has come out with guidelines for identifying suicidal behavior in adolescents. See Galagali PM et al in Indian Academy of Pediatrics Consensus Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents
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IAHPC Comprehensive Course in Symptom Assessment and Management

September 21, 2022

The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) announces the launch of its Comprehensive Symptom Assessment and Management course. Read more about the course and register.

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Collective action towards integrated care – Cross learnings from NCD, TB and HIV programs

September 20, 2022

On 30 August 2022, Healthy India Alliance organised a round table meeting on “Collective action towards integrated care - Cross learnings from NCD, TB and HIV programs" at India International Centre, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.
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Opioid availability workshops in Punjab and Jharkhand

September 19, 2022

In collaboration with the respective state drugs control offices, Pallium India conducted online opioid availability workshops in Punjab and Jharkhand.
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CME at Sri Guru Ram Das University, Amritsar

September 10, 2022

Under the guidance of Dean Dr A P Singh, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Amritsar, hosted two days CME on World Head & Neck Cancer Day.
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September 2022

September 1, 2022

Pallium India receives Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC. Pallium India and Queens University announce Global Fellowship in Palliative Medicine. Other news & events about palliative care. Read and subscribe to Pallium India's monthly newsletter.
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Why oral morphine is out of reach…

September 1, 2022

Oral morphine is not available; but transdermal fentanyl is. Why is the affordable simple medicine not available? And why is the expensive one available when they are both covered by the same regulations?
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Submit your story: Share your palliative care experience with the world

August 24, 2022

The Commonwealth Foundation has launched the 2022-2023 adda call for submissions. Writers are invited to submit creative non-fiction, short fiction, short graphic fiction and poetry on the theme of healthy communities.
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‘Innovations in Oncology’ Workshop

August 18, 2022

Pallium India participated in a workshop organized by Trident Cancer Foundation, Mumbai on the 6th of Aug 2022 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Andheri East.
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Workshop on Opioid availability in Rajasthan

August 18, 2022

In co-ordination with Dr Anjum Khan Joad of BMCHRC (Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre) Jaipur, Pallium India organised a Workshop on Opioid availability in Rajasthan on 4th August, 2022.
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Pallium India receives Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council

August 12, 2022

Pallium India is pleased to announce that we have been granted Consultative Status (Special Category) with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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Are children more accepting of death than adults?

August 12, 2022

Richard Smith, author & former editor of the British Medical Journal, compares a few thoughts from ‘Waiting for the Last Bus: Reflections on Life and Death’ by Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh, and ‘Walk with the Weary: Lessons in humanity in health care’ a memoir by Dr M.R. Rajagopal, Founder-Chairman of Pallium India.