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NCS Code: 5322.9900
Palliative and geriatric care specialists focus on improving the quality of life for elderly individuals and patients with chronic or life-limiting illnesses. It involves managing pain, symptoms, and emotional well-being while providing holistic support to patients and their families. This field emphasises compassionate care, dignity, and comfort by addressing physical, psychological, and social needs through coordinated healthcare services and personalised treatment plans.
Compassion and empathy
Communication and counseling skills
Patient care and pain management
Teamwork with doctors and nurses
Emotional resilience
Decision-making and problem-solving
Knowledge of geriatric diseases
Dr M. R. Rajagopal is widely regarded as the “father of palliative care in India” for his pioneering efforts in improving pain relief and end-of-life care. Beginning his career as an anaesthesiologist, he later dedicated himself to addressing the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. He co-founded the Pain and Palliative Care Society and established Pallium India in 2003 to expand access to care. His advocacy led to major policy changes, including amendments to India’s narcotics laws, improving access to pain medication. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2018, his work has transformed palliative care across India.
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