#179: Interview of Dr. William Dale on End-Of-Life Medical Choices (28 November 2012)

Summary: In this 28 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. William Dale about "End-Of-Life Medical Choices." Topics discussed include: * Dr. Dale's work * End-of-life challenges for the patient * End-of-life challenges for others * The choice of more versus less treatment * Doctors telling patients the whole truth * What patients can do to get more and better information * Patients' regrets about treatment * The importance of knowing one's own preferences * Dealing with family problems * Living will versus power of attorney * Talking to the person with your power of attorney * The emotions of dealing with death * Being a supportive and reasonable family member * Conflicts between in-town-and out-of-town family * Conflicts in the family over care * The "five stages of grief" * Differences between ethnic groups about end-of-life care For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com