06/05/2023
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KGMU, Lucknow, sensitises Nurses and Paramedical professionals in the basics of Palliative Care on 27th April, 2023
The Pain Medicine Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology, in collaboration with the Faculty of Paramedical Sciences and Faculty of Nursing, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, organised a one day workshop in the basics of palliative care for paramedical and Nursing students on Thursday, 27th April, 2023, at the Kalam Centre, KGMU.
Lt. Gen. (Dr) Bipin Puri (Vice Chancellor, KGMU, Lucknow) graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Dr Sanjay Dhiraj (Professor, Anaesthesiology, SGPGI; CMS and Pain and palliative Unit In-charge) was the Guest Speaker for the day. Dr Kriti Shrivastava (In-charge, Cancer Registry Unit, KGMU) joined the event as an ‘Invited Guest’. Dr Anil Nischal (Dean Paramedical Sciences, KGMU), Dr Punita Manik (Dean In-charge, Faculty of Nursing, KGMU), and Dr GP Singh (HOD, Anaesthesiology) also participated in the inauguration among other dignitaries.
The rich and interactive workshop began with Dr Dhiraj’s session on ‘Introduction of Palliative care and why it is necessary for health care professionals’. This was followed by sessions on Symptom Management, Nursing care, Communication skills, End of Life Care, and with a visit to the pain ward. The workshop also included sharing of videos, and conducting role plays on topics such as breaking bad news, care of a bedridden patient etc.
Dr Sarita Singh (Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, KGMU; IAPCs North Zone CC Member) the coordinator for the workshop, also mentioned that this sensitisation activity was the first step in KGMU’s plan towards creating teams to offer home care services for their patients around the hospital.