With the prevalence of chronic killer diseases like cancer and large number of bed-ridden people, there is greater need for palliative care now than ever before, Mayor K. Chandrika has said.
Inaugurating a workshop on palliative care for nursing students organised by Pallium India in connection with International Nurses Day here on Sunday, the Mayor pointed out that only recently that palliative care had become a serious subject of study.
C. Mohanan, Pallium India trustee, said the group has been giving palliative care to over 18,000 people, which is a sign that the organisation has found wide acceptance.
Society should have greater awareness about love and compassion for ailing people and this is one of the key goals of the movement, Mr. Mohan added.
