The multifaceted service will provide a doctor, nurse and counsellor for home care as well as teleconsultation to families living in Mumbai suburban districts
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children in association with Cipla Foundation announced the inauguration of the city’s first-ever pediatric palliative home care service, ‘Titli’. The multifaceted service will provide a doctor, nurse and counsellor for home care as well as teleconsultation to families living in Mumbai suburban districts covering Colaba to Dahisar and Thane to Trombay. The ‘Titli’ team based at BJ Wadia children’s hospital will work closely with the treating physician of the child for pain and symptom management and to effectively communicate with the family and facilitate their communication and coordination with the larger medical teams at the hospital. Most importantly, the service is aimed at alleviating suffering and improving the overall quality of life for the children and their families.
Speaking at the launch, Rumana Hamied, Managing Trustee, Cipla Foundation & Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre said, “In 2019, Cipla Foundation & BJ Wadia hospital launched the first paediatric palliative care OPD in Mumbai. Today three years later, this initiative completes the continuum of care. Children with serious illnesses can now receive the same quality of care in their own homes, while in the company of their siblings, parents, and grandparents. We sincerely hope that this service provides them with the holistic care they need in the comfort of their homes.”
Dr Minnie Bodhanwala, CEO, Bai Jerbai Wadia hospital for Children, commented, “Palliative care should be available immediately after the diagnosis and include all serious illnesses such as diabetes, HIV, thalassemia, muscular dystrophy, and cancer. We aim to provide the best quality of life at every stage of all serious illnesses. Through close communication with a palliative care team, families can choose better options that are in line with their values, traditions, and culture. This will also help to improve the well-being of the entire family, as it supports children and families throughout their illness trajectory, it also includes end-of-life care and bereavement support. This home supportive care service will be a boon for children as it will take care of their every need.”
