In the quiet palliative ward of our hospital, a son whispered a question that carried the weight of the world: ‘Could I take my mother home? Usually, such requests come with relief. Patients leave with hope, their battles behind them. Families, grateful and smiling, thank the doctors. It feels like a victoryโa hard-fought battle finally …
Cancer
Ethical Challenges in Cancer Management
This morning I was asked by Dr NR Datta, head of the Radiation Oncology department of our hospital to talk on Ethical Challenges in Cancer management. I addressed the following issues in my Powerpoint Presentation. The audience- faculty, resident, technicians, nurses, and social workers- also shared the challenges that they see in their daily practice. …
Dr Raman Sharma
Dr. Raman Sharma, third-year postgraduate resident in medicine at MGIMS (2014 batch), died on September 23, 2014 at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. After a month- long battle with cancer, and enduring almost every complication an onco surgery could breed, she left for heavenly abode. Her burgeoning career as a medical resident was eroded by a …