Making Difficult Clinical and Policy Decisions: The Example of Ageing and End of Life Care in Asia-Pacific

January 08 - 10, 2016

Eric A. Finkelstein, PhD, MHA

Professor, Health Services & Systems Research Program
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore
Director, Lien Centre for Palliative Care
8 College Road
Singapore Singapore 169857

Biographical Sketch: Dr. Finkelstein’s research focuses on the economic causes and consequences of health behaviors, with a primary emphasis on behaviors related to obesity. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts and two books in these areas. His research has been widely cited by governments, media and academics. Dr. Finkelstein’s book, The Fattening of America: How the Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What To Do About It and recent publications have motivated considerable debate about appropriate strategies for addressing the obesity epidemic. Dr. Finkelstein frequently consults with industry and government on issues related to obesity and economics.

Papers:
IMPACT OF TREATMENT SUBSIDIES AND CASH PAY-OUTS ON TREATMENT CHOICES AT THE END OF LIFE DIALYSIS OR PALLIATIVE CARE?: WHAT DO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PREFER FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THEIR PATIENTS?