Meet Dr. Harjot Singh Birgi

Palliative Care

Palliative Care in Punjab

Palliative care is specialised medical care for people living with a serious or life-limiting illness — such as advanced cancer, heart failure, chronic lung disease, kidney failure, liver disease or neurological conditions. Its goal is simple: to improve quality of life for the patient and the family by relieving pain and other symptoms, and by easing the stress that serious illness brings.

Palliative care is not only for the last days of life. It can begin at diagnosis and be given together with treatments such as chemotherapy, dialysis or surgery. Many patients receive it for months or years, moving in and out of active treatment while their symptoms stay under control.

At Amandeep Hospitals, palliative care draws on our pain management, oncology, internal medicine, critical care, nursing, nutrition, physiotherapy and psychology teams. Together they build a plan around what matters most to the patient — comfort, independence, time at home and clear, honest information.

• Expert control of pain, breathlessness, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite and other distressing symptoms.
• Care given alongside ongoing treatment — patients do not have to stop cancer, kidney or heart care to receive it.
• Unhurried family meetings to explain the illness, the options and what to expect.
• Advance care planning, so treatment choices reflect the patient's own wishes and values.
• Emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients, families and caregivers, including bereavement support.
• Caregiver training and discharge planning for safe, comfortable care at home.

About Amandeep Hospital, G.T. Road, Amritsar

Amandeep Hospital is a leading multi-speciality hospital in Amritsar, with decades of experience in providing advanced medical care across a wide range of specialities. Our team of experienced doctors, skilled medical professionals, and dedicated support staff works together to deliver quality treatment with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and care.

The hospital is recognised for its expertise in advanced surgical care, including robotic surgery. With state-of-the-art technology and specialised clinical expertise, robotic-assisted procedures enable greater precision and support faster recovery in appropriate patients.

Amandeep Hospital has also established a strong reputation in robotic knee and hip replacement surgery. Under the leadership of experts including Dr. Avtar Singh, the hospital's team has performed more than 6,000 robotic surgeries, helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

With a commitment to clinical excellence, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care, Amandeep Hospital continues to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients in Amritsar and across the region.