TED: What we can do to die well | Timothy Ihrig

The video discusses the intersection of healthcare and economics, focusing on the most vulnerable populations. It highlights the crisis of healthcare expenditures and the need for patient-centric care models like palliative medicine. Through patient stories, it illustrates the benefits of palliative care in improving quality of life and reducing costs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having conversations about care preferences and values, advocating for a shift in healthcare to prioritize patient experience, population health, and cost reduction.

What is the main focus of the healthcare discussion in the introduction?

• The role of technology in healthcare

• The healthcare system's impact on the economy

• The benefits of modern medicine

• The importance of exercise and diet

What was Harold's primary wish after learning about his diagnosis?

• To start a new treatment

• To write a book

• To go fishing

• To travel the world

What percentage of the GDP is currently taken up by the sickest 15% of the population?

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

According to the Dartmouth Atlas, what is the relationship between healthcare spending and patient outcomes?

• Spending only affects outcomes in certain regions

• Higher spending leads to worse outcomes

• Spending has no impact on outcomes

• Higher spending leads to better outcomes

What is one of the main goals of palliative care?

• To focus solely on curing diseases

• To improve patient experience

• To reduce the number of healthcare professionals

• To increase the number of medical tests

How much did palliative care reduce healthcare expenditures for the sickest population?

• By 30%

• By 50%

• By 90%

• By 70%

What is the primary focus of palliative care according to the case studies?

• Extending life at all costs

• Increasing the use of medication

• Reducing the number of hospital visits

• Living based on personal values

What was Richard's main concern in his palliative care journey?

• His career

• His family and Harley

• His financial situation

• His diet

What did Jonathan's family want to understand about his condition?

• The duration of hospital stay

• The cost of treatment

• The nature of cancer

• The side effects of medication

What is the ultimate goal of the conversation about palliative care?

• To increase hospital visits

• To focus on living

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To focus on dying