Palliative Care: Who is it For, What Does it Do, Why Should I Want it and When?

7/21/2015; 81 minutes

Serious illness and end of life care has changed. People live longer and death often comes after years of serious, chronic illness. Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, explains that the challenge is to help people achieve the best possible quality of life for as long as possible, consistent with their goals and preferences Recorded on 05/19/2015. (#29714)

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