Beyond Cure, Toward Compassion: Homoeopathy in the Future of Palliative Medicine.

The rising burden of chronic and life-limiting illnesses across the globe has highlighted the need for comprehensive palliative medicine. Conventional pharmacological approaches, while effective in reducing acute distress, often fail to address the holistic needs of patients--including psychological...

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Publicado en:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 51; no. 8; pp. 42 - 47
Autores principales: Singh, Harneet, Gaurav, Ahmad, Nusaif, Kumar, Sunil
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Nov2025
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          Singh, Harneet
          Gaurav
          Ahmad, Nusaif
          Kumar, Sunil
        affil: Post Graduate Student (MD Part II), Dept. of Organon of Medicine with Homoeopathic Philosophy, Sri Ganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
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          Homeopathy
          Palliative Medicine
          Homeopathic Agents Therapeutic Use
          Compassion
          Integrative Medicine
          Quality of Life
          Terminal Care
          Chronic Disease Drug Therapy
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          Homeopathy History
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          Nervous System Diseases Drug Therapy
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          Psychological Well-Being
          Socioeconomic Factors
          Cost Effectiveness Analysis
          Health Services Accessibility
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      ab: The rising burden of chronic and life-limiting illnesses across the globe has highlighted the need for comprehensive palliative medicine. Conventional pharmacological approaches, while effective in reducing acute distress, often fail to address the holistic needs of patients--including psychological, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Homoeopathy, founded by Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century, offers a unique paradigm of care that aligns closely with the principles of palliation. Through individualized prescriptions, non-toxic remedies, and an emphasis on the totality of symptoms, homoeopathy provides gentle relief to patients in advanced stages of illness. This article examines the role of homoeopathy as the future of palliative medicine, exploring historical roots, philosophical foundations, applications in oncology, geriatrics, neurology, and end-of-life care, while addressing criticisms and outlining future directions. Homoeopathy's integrative potential positions it as not only a supportive tool but a transformative force in the landscape of palliative care.
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