Dr. Pantilat, a palliative care physician at UCSF, assists terminally ill patients Kym Anderson and Mitra in making difficult end-of-life decisions.
“Sometimes the only choice is how you face it”
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Dr. Pantilat, a palliative care physician at UCSF, assists terminally ill patients Kym Anderson and Mitra in making difficult end-of-life decisions.
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Synopsis
Dr. Pantilat, a palliative care doctor at the University of California, San Francisco, visits terminally ill patients to discuss their care options. He meets Kym Anderson, who rejects palliative care, associating it with giving up. The film follows the Zen Caregiving Project, where patients like Bruce, who has stopped dialysis, and Pat, who opts for chemotherapy, navigate their choices with medical support. Mitra's family faces a difficult decision about her treatment, reflecting the emotional complexities of end-of-life care.
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Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Pantilat and his approach to palliative care.
- Follow Bruce's decision to stop dialysis.
- See Pat's journey in weighing chemotherapy options.
Did You Know
- End Game was nominated for an Academy Award in 2019.
- The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from seven critics.
- Dr. BJ Miller, featured in the film, has insights shared by Oprah Winfrey.
- The documentary has a runtime of 40 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary End Game?
End Game was directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
What is the main focus of the palliative care discussed in End Game?
Palliative care focuses on helping patients live as well as possible for as long as possible, addressing the whole person and their symptoms.
What accolade was End Game nominated for at the 91st Academy Awards?
End Game was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
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