AFFORDABLE PLACES TO STAY IN MUMBAI & PUNE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
If there is a problem, there is a solution. Says history! First there is the problem. Then the problem of finding possible solution/s for the problem. And when a solution is found, there is still the problem of implementing the solution. All the three problems are commonplace in every aspect of life and business. Suppose…
What is Palliative Care?
My family and I have been advocating for palliative care, rather supportive care, as part of the mainstream healthcare system. This video briefly explains what palliative care really is. The video is a combination of English and Marathi. Do listen and leave your comments below. There are other written posts about palliative care and why…
THE INDIAN STATE OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS
India’s healthcare industry is notoriously a’ la mode in several ways, for obvious reasons. Remember, the recent doctor strike 2.0? Well, it lasted for 6 days and has a Wikipedia page on it. India is a hub for clinical trials. Two reasons- greater patient availability and friendly drug-control system. On November 20, 2016, a headline…
CHALLENGES OF HOME-BASED CARE AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Ira was given all care at home for 16 months after our initial stay at the hospital. During those months, we as a family, faced several challenges regarding daily care giving. These pointers may be useful for not only patients who have undergone critical surgeries or who are bedridden but also for elderly family members…
WHY INDIA NEEDS TO WAKE UP TO PALLIATIVE CARE?
What is palliative care? How many of you can answer this without google-ing it? (Let me know in the comments below.) Palliative care has been around for more than 75 years in this world and yet many of us don’t even understand what it means. I didn’t know anything about palliative care. Back in August…