Speaking from a position of care
Professor Meera Agar is a practicing palliative medicine physician, with a particular interest in the supportive care needs of people suffering from advanced illness on the brain. This past July, …
Singapore Hospice Council
Building compassionate communities
The increasing adoption of the compassionate community model in palliative care will require a whole-of-society change from the ground up that, ultimately, would mean all could live well and leave …
Leaders Forum – Life and Death Matters
Singapore Hospice Council’s inaugural panel discussion on normalising end-of-life conversations and raising death literacy welcomed by the community. On 8 July, Singapore Hospice Council (SHC) organised the inaugural “Leaders Forum …
Harnessing Knowledge, Linking Hands
Dr Grace Yang, Chairman of 8th Singapore Palliative Care Conference (SPCC 2023) Organising Committee, and Dr Raphael Lee, Chairman of SPCC 2023 Scientific Committee, share their thoughts on the palliative …
Capturing the heart of palliative care with the “Courage to Care” Photo Competition
Step into a world of warmth, love, and profound human connection as we showcase the winning photographs and celebrate the unwavering commitment of palliative healthcare providers. Singapore Hospice Council’s (SHC) …
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The best care possible
Caregivers, family and friends can work together with their loved ones’ care team to ensure the best possible palliative care. The study “Cross Country Comparison of Expert Assessments of the …
Regardless of age
Death is not the prerogative of the old, and neither is the need for palliative care. It happens to the youngest and the best of us. Singapore’s population is ageing …
Die-logues to raise awareness
Dr Norhisham bin Main shares about his palliative care career and offers insight into how we can open up die-logues among healthcare professionals and the Malay community. Dr Norhisham bin …