Breaking the Wall of Undignified Dying in Asian Palliative Care

Presented by Asst. Prof Paul Victor Patinadan

The Falling Walls Lab is an international forum for the next generation of outstanding innovators and creative thinkers. It aims to promote exceptional ideas and to connect promising scientists and entrepreneurs from all fields on a global level. Participants get the opportunity to present their research work, business model, or initiative to peers, a high-calibre jury made up of experts from academia and business, and the general public – in 3 minutes each.

Asst. Prof Paul Patinadan explores the concept of dignity in late stages of life, and using the Family Dignity Intervention (FDI) as a way of understanding the lived experiences of patients and their families.