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 role does patient-centric care play in palliative medicine?

How does the speaker propose to improve the healthcare experience for patients?

What evidence is presented regarding the effectiveness of palliative care?

Why is it important to have conversations about values and what is sacred to patients?