Retired oncologist Dr. Mangalik, author of Dealing with Doctors, Denial, and Death, discusses our medical culture of denial when faced with terminal illness, the medical professional’s role in treating patients and end of life care, and a patient’s options and role in these decisions. His goal is to help patients and families make informed decisions that may help the seriously ill live better with their illnesses.

Image: Dr. Aroop Mangalik. Used by permission of the owner.