Edema care given to an inpatient by a palliative care nurse.
Palliative care nurse dresses a wound during a home visit.
The Palliative Home Care Team with a patient and his family.
Edema care Wound dressing Wound dressing

Who We Are

The Department of Palliative Medicine at Christian Medical College Vellore is dedicated to offering compassionate, whole-person care for patients with advanced cancers and chronic conditions like COPD, ILD, and renal failure. Our caring team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and chaplains works closely with patients and their families to provide comfort, support, and hope through every step of their journey.

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What We Do

Outpatient and Inpatient Care

Outpatient and Inpatient Care:

We provide personalized care to improve quality of life through regular outpatient follow-ups and symptom management in our inpatient unit.

Home Care and Hospice Services

Hospice Services:

Our team offers home visits and compassionate end-of-life care at our 15-bed hospice, ensuring comfort when hospital or home care isn't possible.

Counseling and Support

Counseling and Support:

We offer emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and families through counseling, social care, and spiritual guidance.

Consultation and Bereavement

Consultation and Bereavement:

Our team provides consultative care in various wards and ongoing bereavement support for families after the loss of a loved one.

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Our Schedule for Outpatient Care

Day Town Campus (PCF Extension 1st Floor) Ranipet Campus (A0002, Basement, Rooms 27-32) Chittoor Campus
Monday General OP (Full day) General OP (Full day)
Private OP: Dr. Jewell Joseph
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Tuesday General OP (Full day)
Private OP: Dr. Jenifer Jeba S.
General OP (Full day) General OP (Full day)
Wednesday General OP (Afternoon) General OP (Afternoon)
Private OP: Dr. Jewell Joseph
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Thursday General OP (Full day)
Private OP: Dr. Jewell Joseph
General OP (Full day) -
Friday General OP (Full day)
Private OP: Dr. Jewell Joseph
General OP (Full day)
Private OP: Dr. Jenifer Jeba S.
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Hear From Those We've Helped

"No one had told me all this while that something can be done for relieving my pain. Thank you for relieving my pain and suffering."

- A patient with stage 4 cancer of pancreas

"Can't imagine my mother having a good quality of life without this team's immense support"

- Son of a patient in hospice

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"No one had told me all this while that something can be done for relieving my pain. Thank you for relieving my pain and suffering."

- A patient with stage 4 cancer of pancreas

"Can't imagine my mother having a good quality of life without this team's immense support"

- Son of a patient in hospice

"example example"

- somebody

"example example"

- somebody