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32. 3 Wishes Project with Dr Thanh Neville, MD MSHS

Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Thanh Neville, the director of the 3 Wishes Program at UCLA, discusses the profound impact of granting dying patients their last wishes. He shares inspiring stories that demonstrate how small acts of kindness can transform end-of-life experiences. The conversation also covers the importance of integrating palliative care in critical settings and enhancing compassionate care amidst crisis, especially during the pandemic. Neville emphasizes the program's cost-effectiveness and the essential role of humanism in medicine, fostering emotional support for families in their toughest moments.
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