How to respect humanity Dr. Lucy Pollock | S5 E7

About this episode

Dr. Lucy Pollock discusses her compassionate approach to ageing and end-of-life care.

Dr Lucy Pollock is a British consultant geriatrician celebrated for her clear-eyed, compassionate approach to ageing and end-of-life care. With decades of experience in the NHS, she has guided countless patients and families through the often complex, emotional decisions that come with growing older. She is the author of The Book About Getting Older, a candid and reassuring guide that demystifies later life, and The Golden Rule, in which she explores the ethical and human dilemmas of modern m...

People in this episode

Host: Lucy Cavendish

Guest: Dr Lucy Pollock

Topics covered

• ageing
• end-of-life care
• healthcare ethics
• compassion
• geriatric care

Keywords

• ageing
• end-of-life
• geriatrician
• healthcare
• compassionate care
• NHS
• ethical dilemmas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS

Books & works: The Book About Getting Older, The Golden Rule

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