Gilly Burn, Palliative Care Nurse and Director of Cancer Relief India, and Rontu Sangma, Regional Facilitator for North-East with State health department officials during a meeting on palliative care on October 25. (Photo Courtesy: DIPR)
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): A meeting with prominent figures in palliative care, including Gilly Burn, Palliative Care Nurse and Director of Cancer Relief India, and Rontu Sangma, Regional Facilitator for North-East and East overseeing palliative care programs, was convened on October 25.
During the meeting, a proposal to initiate a Pilot Palliative Care Project in Kohima and Dimapur, in collaboration with Pallium India was made. This project aims to enhance the quality of palliative care services in these regions. The proposal is expected to be formally submitted for consideration.
The discussion revolved around nursing education in medical colleges, where Gilly Burn shared her insights. Her expertise in palliative care nursing and education can potentially lead to improvements in the curriculum and training of nursing students, the DIPR report stated.
Recognizing the paramount importance of effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients, the meeting emphasized the need for doctors and nurses to enhance their communication skills. Empathetic and clear communication is vital in providing quality palliative care.
In attendance at the meeting were Commissioner Secretary V Kezo, Principal Director Dr Ritu Thurr, Managing Director of NHM, Dr E Motsuthung Patton, SPO of palliative care Nagaland, Dr H Sema, and retired Joint Director of H&FW Department, Dr Obangjungla. Additionally, a visit to NHAK involved discussions with the MD, Dr Sendimeren Aonok, and other officials, focused on improving palliative care services.
