Brief Description:
The Palliative Care Unit of NICRH provides holistic care to patients suffering
from life-limiting and terminal illnesses, emphasizing symptom management,
psychological support, and dignity in care. The unit ensures comprehensive
management for both patients and families through multidisciplinary
collaboration.
History &
Establishment:
Established in 2018 as part of NICRH’s expanded oncology services, the unit has
grown significantly, integrating both inpatient and outpatient care facilities.
It collaborates with NGOs and international partners to enhance access to
quality end-of-life care.
OPD Services: Outpatient palliative consultations and follow-up. Available Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM. Appointment required.
Inpatient Care: Bed-based palliative management for terminally ill patients. Available 24/7. Appointment required (referral-based).
Psychological Counselling: Support for patients and families coping with cancer and grief. Available Sunday–Wednesday. No appointment required.
Pain Management Clinic: Specialized clinic for chronic and cancer pain. Available Tuesday and Thursday. Appointment required.
Specialized
Facilities & Technologies
- Morphine dispensing service under strict supervision
- Symptom assessment and monitoring tools (ESAS, PPS)
- Multidisciplinary team approach with trained nurses and counsellors
- Dedicated counselling room
Objectives:
To ensure compassionate, dignified, and comprehensive palliative care for all patients with life-limiting illnesses.
To integrate palliative care into all aspects of cancer management.
To improve patients’ quality of life through effective pain and symptom control.
To expand accessible community-based palliative care services.
To strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers through training and research activities.
Mission:
To provide compassionate, dignified, and holistic palliative care for every patient with a life-limiting illness.
To integrate palliative care into every stage of cancer treatment.
To extend community-based palliative services to ensure care closer to patients’ homes.
To enhance the skills of healthcare professionals and improve service quality through continuous training and research.
Publications:
Several articles have been published in national oncology and palliative care
journals highlighting patient-centered models of care and morphine
accessibility.
Training &
Education:
- Regular CMEs and workshops for nurses and junior doctors
- Training modules on communication and pain management
- Observership program for postgraduate oncology trainees
Department Name: Palliative Care
Contact Email & Phone: palliativecare@nicrh.gov.bd
Office Location: Block-C, 2nd Floor, NICRH, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Working Hours:
Outdoor: Sunday–Thursday, 8:00
AM – 2:30 PM
Indoor: 24 hours
