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Pablo Stewart, MD Explains End-of-Life Care. Passing with Dignity and Peacefully
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Pablo Stewart, MD Explains End-of-Life Care. Passing with Dignity and Peacefully

Grief & Happiness · Emily Thiroux Threatt

November 7, 202328m 58s

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If you were a terminally ill patient, would you like to have autonomy over how, where, and when to transition? 


Today, Dr. Pablo Stewart joins us to discuss a slightly different and super interesting topic: medical aid in dying. Dr. Pablo is a Psychiatrist at the renowned Queen's Medical Center who believes top-quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He is also a Clinical Professor and Psychiatrist at JABSOM, and he served in the Marines for five years as an infantry officer.


Throughout our conversation, Dr. Pablo explains what medical aid in dying is, the requirements patients must meet to qualify for it, and how, when, and where it takes place once approved. We discuss the autonomy and dignity the procedure grants to terminally ill patients and the possibility it gives them and their families to celebrate life. 


Additionally, Dr. Pablo talks about the death parties we witnessed throughout his career, why he believes end-of-life care provides dignity and peace of mind to the patients who opt for it, and more. 


Tune in and listen to episode 180 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about this unique option capable of providing a peaceful death and dignity through medication. 


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • About Dr. Pablo's background (1:10)
  • How does medical aid in dying work (2:40)
  • Dr. Pablo shares his sensations at some of the death parties he attended (11:10)
  • The sense of gratitude from terminally ill people who opt for medical aid in dying (15:30)
  • Dr. Pablo talks about Compassion & Choices' work (24:50)


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