The second event in the ‘War of Words’ series on 12th December, 2008, saw a presentation and panel discussion on ‘Long Term Health Care’.  The students presented information and existing perspectives on Increasing Awareness, Funding & Insurance, Preventive Measures – Environment and Children’s Health, Long term  impact of chemicals, Mental health & care and Ethical Issues in long term health care.

The student panel discussed the data and perspectives presented in an endeavour to formulate a long term healthcare policy for Goa.

Dr. Vijay Naik, Consulting Physician, Manipal Hospital shared his views on the operational aspects of long-term healthcare and his feedback on the presentations and outcome of the panel discussion.