Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute - Palliative Medicine Department

Description

Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) is a functional autonomous body jointly managed by Government of Gujarat and Gujarat Cancer Society, affiliated to B J Medical College. It is an amalgamation of specialties in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, preventive oncology, pediatric oncology, neuro-oncology, gynec-oncology, radio-diagnosis and nuclear medicine, palliative medicine, laboratory & transfusion medicine, pathology and microbiology.
The department of Palliative Medicine is established in October 2010. Pain management and Palliative care are essential components of comprehensive cancer care. Department of palliative Medicine, GCRI is highly structured department for delivery of care to patient with cancer from diagnosis to death and then into bereavement care for the family. It is an interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional team, comprising doctors, nurses, counsellor, physiotherapist, nutritionist, social workers, and volunteers. The Palliative Medicine department has facility for In-patient service, Out-patient Service, Home care service and Hospice care service.

Region

Asia

Country

India

City

Ahmedabad

Address

Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad-380 016. Gujarat, INDIA

Website/Social media page

https://www.gcriindia.org/pain_palliative_medicine.html

Contact person

Dr Priti Sanghavi