Hospice and Palliative care

Biography

A pioneer in starting private palliative & home care services in Mumbai. He is one of the few trained Palliative care experts in the country with over 15 years of experience . He has extensive teaching experience as a faculty in recognized university affiliated Post Graduate courses like Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative Medicine, (MUHS , Nashik) & Fellowship in Palliative Medicine ( Indo- American Cancer Association). He has quite a few scientific publications & presentations to his credit. He has been a Member of the Working Committee of the Government of Maharashtra for formulating and drafting the statewide Policy for Palliative Care, and development and making of teaching material for all the stakeholders in the Government Healthcare setting for both medical and paramedical staff in Palliative Care. He has been a faculty member in various International and National conferences. A life member with Indian Association of Palliative Care, Mumbai Oncology Association and International Association with Hospice & Palliative Care. A physician with a Certificate course in Palliative care and Diploma in Clinical Trial Management from Mumbai. Prince has also done his Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Medicine from Cardiff University UK and Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care from Flinders University Australia. He has worked in leading hospitals like Tata Memorial Hospital, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Asian Cancer Institute, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre, Pune.

Research Interest

My research interest is mainly in geriatric palliative care, palliative care in non-communicable diseases other than cancer, Models of Palliative care delivery and malignant wound care.