Shun political differences, pass law on opioids for patients: Doctors
Times of India
Doctors across the country have urged parties to set aside their differences to pass the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS (Amendment) Bill, for the sake of millions suffering from unbearable pain.
European Cancer Patient’s Bill of Rights unveiled
Cancer Research UK
A bill of rights has been unveiled that aims to address the differences in care received by cancer patients across Europe.
Consumer devices deliver telehealth in the home
Pulse IT
Flinders University is trialling consumer-grade technologies such as the iPad and Fitbit devices as part of a project that is testing the remote provision of palliative care, aged care and rehabilitation therapies for older people at home.
Palliative care docs face ‘friendly fire’
MedPage Today
It’s healthcare providers who are most likely to formally accuse other providers of “murder” and “euthanasia” related to palliative care, according to psychiatrist Lewis M. Cohen, MD.
Michael Schumacher: Coma challenges
BBC News
As doctors continue their efforts to bring Michael Schumacher out of his coma, it will be a stressful and frightening period for close relatives watching his recovery.
We need to focus on being with our patients
ONS Connect Blog
I have learned through the years that many times it is our presence and listening ears that mean more to our patients than anything else we can say or do.
Zimbabwean Hospice inspires end of life conversation in America
ehospice Africa
Suzanne B. O’Brien, a Hospice and Oncology Nurse in New York, has recently returned from a trip to Zimbabwe inspired to start a conversation about death and end of life planning.
Organisations sign declaration against cancer
ehospice Kenya
In celebration of this year’s World Cancer Day, public and private corporates signed a declaration against cancer in Nairobi.
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer marks World Cancer Day with a series of videos
ehospice Canada
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer marked World Cancer Day and raised the profile of important issues around cancer control in Canada with a series of video vignettes that “bust” cancer myths.
Global Atlas coverage
90% of people in need of palliative care don’t get it: Report
The Times of India
First ever Global Atlas identifies unmet need for Palliative Care
Vibe Ghana
St Giles Hospice showcased in global guide to palliative care
Tamworth Herald
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