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Arya Vaidya Sala turns to palliative care

Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala made a bold move in palliative care by launching a special clinic named Sanjeevanam at its Charitable Hospital, Kottakkal, on Tuesday. The occasion marked the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Charitable Hospital.

“Palliative care is not one to be given after all means of treatment are tried out. Rather it is the collective responsibility of a civilised society in the changing times,” said E. Divakaran, director of Thrissur-based Institute of Palliative Care.

Dr. Divakaran pointed out that palliative care could play a significant role in treating chronic diseases. “People should change the attitude that palliative care is a part of cancer treatment,” he said.

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