"We can appreciate how through a game, the hug of a mother or the simple action of being supported by the mother changes the perception, the expression, and supports the symptoms of the patients. Palliative care is more than a team of professionals who interact in an interdisciplinary way, it is actions that return humanity to patients and their families," wrote Myriam Ríos of Guatemala when she submitted these photos to IAHPC's first photo contest. This issue includes two features on how our mothers inspire us, and the lessons they teach, as well as the invitation and instructions on how to submit photos for this year’s photo contest.
Table of Contents
IAHPC Member Resources (part 2)
Up-to-date, expert info: IAHPC's pain course, advanced pain course, & symptoms course.
Access to Scholarships & Fellowships.
For all: Find a wealth of information in Pallipedia, IAHPC's free online palliative care dictionary, and stay on track with terminology with the help of Language Matters.
- Dear Readers Lukas and Liliana on the high demand for IAHPC's advanced pain course, a new fundraising campaign for palliative care in war-torn Sudan, the result of two member benefits, and why this newsletter is copyrighted.
- Special Advocacy Report 3 steps to quality care despite limited resources, and tackling the PC knowledge deficit in the Kingdom of Lesotho, by Tebello Leaphane, founder of Starlight Oasis of Hope Hospice.
- IAHPC News
- Results of our recent membership drive
- Upcoming webinar on faith & spirituality
- Reminder: The IAHPC Photo Contest deadline is Oct. 31.
- Tidbits: Physicians respond to reports of fraud, SANAD's Leadership Award, good news from Singapore, a call for papers on pain, McGill Congress is now online, a podcast by PC experts, CAPC's open-access intro course, OPCC program is now online.
- What’s New in the IAHPC Calendar.
- Grants in Action Main takeaways for IAHPC Scholars attending the 18th EAPC World Congress.
- Featured Story Her mother's regular tea with friends sparked a community network of volunteers in Kenya, writes palliative care pioneer Stella Rithara.
- Special Feature The reality of being a caregiver has brought fresh appreciation of the role as Liliana De Lima cares for her mother.
- Lessons from the Literature On My Radar by Barry Ashpole A special issue on palliative care for the older adult, translating palliative care knowledge in rural settings, needs of GP trainees, assessment of pediatric care needs in India.
- Membership Matters
- New & Renewing Members’ List
- Last Month’s Donors
Editorial committee
Alison Ramsey
Senior Editor
Katherine Pettus
Advisor
Liliana de Lima
Advisor
Danilo Fritzler
Advisor