Hope at the End of Life w/Dr. Ethan Schimmoeller

About this episode

Dr. Ethan Schimmoeller discusses the role of palliative care, its misconceptions, and the intersection of Christianity and modern medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Ethan Schimmoeller joins me to discuss the critical role of palliative care in medicine, addressing common misconceptions and the importance of understanding its purpose. We explore the intersection of Christianity and modern medicine, the historical influence of Christianity on the practice of modern medicine, the metaphysical foundations of medical practice, ethical dilemmas faced in end-of-life care, and a "care of hope." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Understanding Palliative Care: Definitions and Misconceptions 10:45 The Shift from Cure to Care: A Philosophical Perspective 18:03 Personal Journey: Discovering Palliative Care 24:27 The Compassion Argument in Assisted Suicide 27:31 Clinical Realities: Pain Management and Palliative Care 38:00 The Influence of Christianity on Modern Movements 39:49 Metaphysical Foundations of Medicine 42:06 Palliative Care: Secular vs. Christian Approaches 45:00 Consciousness and Suffering in Palliative Care 50:58 Understanding Pain and Suffering 56:03 Ethical Dilemmas in End-of-Life Care 01:02:00 Pro-Life Perspectives at the End of Life 01:10:07 Finding Hope

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Ethan Schimmoeller

Topics covered

• palliative care
• Christianity and medicine
• ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care
• pain management
• hope at the end of life

Keywords

• end-of-life care
• metaphysical foundations
• assisted suicide
• pro-life perspectives

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Understanding Palliative Care: Definitions and Misconceptions, The Shift from Cure to Care, The Compassion Argument in Assisted Suicide

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