Description
This essay addresses the cultural, ethical and political barriers throughout the historical and contemporary context of Palliative Care implementation, prioritization and progress in India. It touches upon the conflicting forces that arise between Western models of Palliative Care and the cultural perspectives on end of life care in India. It poses solutions and methods for navigating these challenges and discusses the communities who are most impacted by the lack of Palliative Care (PC) programs in India.
Document Type
Research
Start Date
15-8-2017 12:00 PM
End Date
15-8-2017 1:00 PM
Genre/Form
essays
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Palliative treatment--India; Palliative treatment--Social aspects--India
Geographic Coverage
India
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
Palliative Care programs in India, Barriers to Palliative Care
Included in
Palliative Care in India
This essay addresses the cultural, ethical and political barriers throughout the historical and contemporary context of Palliative Care implementation, prioritization and progress in India. It touches upon the conflicting forces that arise between Western models of Palliative Care and the cultural perspectives on end of life care in India. It poses solutions and methods for navigating these challenges and discusses the communities who are most impacted by the lack of Palliative Care (PC) programs in India.