Introdction of pallative care

Palliative care is derived from Latin word” Palliare”means to cloak. Palliative care is given by a medical, nursing and other health care team members for the people those suffers life limit illness. It focuses mainly on the reduction in the pain and other physical symptoms to improve quality of life. In India 5.4% million in a year patients’ needs palliative care. (Journal of the Association of Physicians of India.)

1st Hospital in India for palliative care

Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital started under the leadership of Dr.L.J.DeSouza he was Onco surgeon .With motto –By the people –for the people. Also known as No bills Hospital.