New Delhi, Sep 12
Having a state Palliative Care Policy is crucial to strengthen healthcare and also reduce costs for patients in Delhi, according to a health experts on Friday.
Palliative care is a branch of medicine that aims to prevent and relieve the physical, social, and spiritual suffering of patients suffering from chronic life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers.
“A palliative care policy in Delhi can streamline resources, integrate fragmented health systems, and ensure systematic funding,” Parth Sharma, Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, told.
“I request the policymakers of Delhi to consider creating a regional policy. This will make Delhi the first region in North India to have its own palliative care policy. It will also help in creating a model of care for urban areas that could be replicated globally,” Sharma added.
A recent study, led by Sharma and other researchers from the varsity.