Works in Progress: Talking to Your Doctor about What is Important When you Have a Serious or Fatal Illness

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Event Details

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event.
This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

To join the zoom webinar, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83716864012?pwd=bUhjSUlrRFpDYmVKTGRMUExjRFZhdz09
Meeting ID: 837 1686 4012  Passcode: SDIS 

Many people fear being over-treated as the end-of-life draws nears.  This talk will give you the language you need to have discussions with your health providers and your family to help ensure your wishes are honored.

About the Speaker

David E. Weissman, MD is a retired Medical Oncologist and Palliative Medicine specialist.  Dr. Weissman, a UCSD grad, was the first Palliative Care Physician in Wisconsin and is Professor Emeritus, at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.