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Join us as we welcome psychiatrist Lewis Cohen to discuss his book, Winter’s End: Dementia and Dying Well. In this episode, we explore the ethical dilemmas, legal challenges, and emotional impacts surrounding life-shortening options for dementia patients. Drawing from the perspectives of over 100 experts, Lewis delves into the complexities of patient autonomy, the role of palliative care, and the cultural differences in approaches to this taboo subject.

Lewis Cohen is a psychiatrist.

He discusses his book, Winter’s End: Dementia and Dying Well.

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