Lucknow, Jan. 17 -- The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) conducted a workshop on end-of-life care on Friday at Hargobind Khurana Hall, Lecture Theatre Complex. The session was organised by the department of critical care medicine and was held in a hybrid format. The workshop aimed to enhance understanding of palliative care and promote the integration of end-of-life care protocols across medical institutions in the state. The chief speaker, Amit Ghosh, additional chief secretary and principal secretary, medical education and health, emphasised the importance of providing dignified end-of-life care for patients suffering from incurable illnesses. He highlighted the need for training all doctors in this critical area and reaffirmed the government's commitment to policy-driven medical care. RK Dhiman, director, SGPGIMS, echoed these views, stressing the necessity of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for end-of-life care within the institute. Professor Shaleen Kumar shared his experience in providing palliative care to oncology patients. Around 25 participants joined online from various medical institutions, colleges, and centres, while 10 attended in person....