Legislation for end-of-life care in India: Reflections on 5 years of the end-of-life care in India taskforce journey
Year: 2020
Type: editorial
Abstract: Independence Day 2015 was a Saturday and the weekend saw the coming together of three national medical associations: The Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), and the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM).The three societies were represented by senior office bearers and concerned members and the meeting was facilitated by Dr Gagandeep Singh, secretary of the IAN.The purpose was to review the state of End-of-Life Care (EOLC) in India and the way ahead.We heard lectures from legal and constitutional experts among others as we brainstormed possibilities.It was resolved to form a standing joint committee and this was christened EOLC in India Taskforce (ELICIT) by Dr. U Meenakshisundaram, neurologist, Chennai.The other attendees included Drs.
Authors: Roop Gursahani, Srinagesh Simha, RajK Mani
Institution: P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3082870537