Department of Pain and Palliative Care

The Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine at Dhawan Hospital provides holistic care for patients with chronic pain and life-limiting illnesses, including cancer and other advanced conditions. Our compassionate team focuses on improving quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for both patients and their families.

Services Offered

Pain Management

  • Chronic Pain Treatment
    Personalized plans for managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia.

  • Interventional Pain Procedures
    Advanced techniques like nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation to relieve pain.

  • Medication Management
    Expert oversight of pain medications to ensure effective relief with minimal side effects.

  • Physical Therapy
    Rehabilitation programs aimed at improving mobility, strength, and overall physical function.

Palliative Care

  • Symptom Management
    Holistic care for managing pain, nausea, breathlessness, fatigue, and other symptoms of serious illnesses.

  • Emotional and Psychological Support
    Counseling and support services for patients and families facing emotional challenges.

  • End-of-Life Care
    Compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life during the final stages.

  • Coordination of Care
    Close collaboration with other medical teams to ensure comprehensive, continuous care throughout the illness journey.

In-Patient Care

  • In-patient care is provided when symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness, constipation, intestinal obstruction, insomnia, delirium, convulsions, and bedsores cannot be managed on an outpatient basis.
  • Families are empowered through training in essential caregiving skills like skin care, mouth care, and bedsore care—encouraging active involvement in their loved one’s care.
  • This service also includes end-of-life care, supported in coordination with intensive care units to ensure patients experience ‘A Good Death’ with dignity and in the presence of loved ones. This facility is available to terminally ill patients across all specialties.

Why Choose Us

Expert Team

Our department is staffed by a team of highly trained and experienced neurologists, neurosurgeons, and support staff who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.

Patient-Centric Approach

We prioritize patient comfort and family involvement in the care process, ensuring a holistic and compassionate approach to pain and palliative care.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Equipped with the latest medical technology and advanced treatment options to provide effective and comprehensive care.