Health Matters: Television for Life

End of LIfe Care

Season 15 Episode 1503 | 59m

There are times when no amount of medical care will cure a disease. But that doesn’t mean treatment stops. For some people that means turning to palliative care, for others end of life care. Our experts will explain the many options available plus the latest in end of life care. Panelists include: Nicole Pelly, MD ; Kellie Durgan, RN; Bob Bray, MD; Wendy Knowlton, DO.

Aired: 11/11/17 | Rating: NR

Production Funding provided by Providence Health Care

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• End of LIfe Care NOV.16

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• Advance Directives

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• Kids Facing Death

  Clip: S15 Ep1503 | 1m 6s

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