
Introducing our new PALPRAC secretary, Dr Jayne Cunningham
Dr Jayne Cunningham, secretary of PALPRAC Jayne experienced the effects of poor communication skills whilst going through cardiac surgery at the age of 8. “I
Palliative Care is a growing area of interest for doctors from many different branches of clinical medicine such as Family Medicine, Oncology, Paediatrics, Critical Care and Internal Medicine. We are united by a desire to provide person-centered care within the context of serious illnesses.
The Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa (Palprac) is a non-profit organisation that was formed in May 2018 by a group of South African doctors who are trained in palliative medicine.
Dr Jayne Cunningham, secretary of PALPRAC Jayne experienced the effects of poor communication skills whilst going through cardiac surgery at the age of 8. “I
Mental distress during Covid amongst health care workers, for one reason or another, is significant. Read how one doctor benefited from the help that is out there.
How can we ensure dignity within the time of Covid? Read what Dr Raksha Balbadhur’s has to say.
Read why Palliative Care is ideally suited to meet the needs of patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Palprac website is intended to provide relevant, resourceful information regarding Palliative Care and does not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.