Dr. Dipankar Dakua
Pain & Palliative Medicine Specialist
MBBS, CCPM, FPM, MSc Palliative Medicine (UK)
MBBS, CCPM, FPM, MSc Palliative Medicine (UK)
Dr. Dipankar Dakua is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in the field of Pain & Palliative Medicine. With over 12 years of experience in cancer pain management and palliative care, he has become a well-respected expert in his field. Dr. Dakua has dedicated his life to caring for terminally ill patients and imparting knowledge and awareness to young doctors about palliative medicine.
Dr. Dakua received his training at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute and at Tata Memorial Center in Mumbai, where he developed a deep understanding of the complex medical issues surrounding palliative care. He has since become a leading expert in the field, helping patients to manage their pain and maintain their dignity and quality of life.
As a palliative care specialist, Dr. Dakua believes in treating the whole person, not just the disease. He understands the emotional and psychological toll that cancer and other terminal illnesses can take on patients and their families, and he works tirelessly to help them cope with these challenges.
Dr. Dakua's approach to pain management is compassionate and holistic. He uses a variety of techniques and therapies to help his patients manage their pain, including medications, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. He is also a strong advocate for alternative treatments such as yoga and meditation, which can be highly effective in helping patients to relax and manage their symptoms.
In addition to his work with individual patients, Dr. Dakua is committed to educating and training young doctors in the field of palliative medicine. He believes that the key to improving patient care is to ensure that all healthcare professionals have a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding end-of-life care.
Dr. Dakua is a passionate and engaging speaker who has presented at numerous conferences and workshops on the subject of palliative care. He is also actively involved in research, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to find new and innovative ways to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients.
Above all, Dr. Dakua is a caring and compassionate physician who truly understands the challenges facing his patients and their families. He is a tireless advocate for the rights of terminally ill patients, working to ensure that they receive the highest level of care and support possible. Whether working with individual patients, educating young doctors, or conducting research, Dr. Dakua is dedicated to improving the lives of those he serves.
...as recognized by the World Health Organization -- Pain is a subjective experience and can greatly impact an individual's quality of life and ability to function. It is important for individuals to receive appropriate pain management to alleviate suffering and improve overall well-being. Access to pain relief should be a fundamental aspect of healthcare and considered a basic human right.
... The Pain & Palliative Medicine Department cares for an individual and his family members in a wholistic manner and tries to improve the quality of life of such individual as a whole.