Location |
Emory School of Medicine, Room 110, 1648 Pierce Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 3030 |
Department / Organization |
Emory Palliative Care Center |
Meeting Organizer/Sponsor |
Emory Palliative Care Center |
Speaker/Presenter |
Dr. MR Rajagopal & Dr. Tammie Quest |
Event Open To |
All Students, Faculty, Staff |
Cost |
Free |
Contact Name |
Lynn O'Neill |
Contact Email |
lynn.oneill@emory.edu |
Dr. Rajagopal, a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize and the father of palliative care in India, will be speaking in conversation with Dr. Tammie Quest, Director of the Emory Palliative Care Center.
5 key areas of discussion:
1. opioids, "non-addictive opioids" used in India
2. care of the dying
3. understanding the transformation of healthcare in the developing countries and the current state of palliative care
4. understand the cultural disparities that influence the care of the Indian population
5. learn strategies to provide culturally competent care for the Indian population
This visit is sponsored by the George A. Montgomery Lectureship of the Emory Palliative Care Center.
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