Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues – An interview with Dr. Jose Contreras, Palliative Care Physician
Recorded: March 2018
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Webinar Speaker:
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Dr. Jose Contreras, Palliative Care Physician and Chairman of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Care, Hackensack University Medical Center
Webinar Moderator:
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Janie Rakow – INELDA President
Jose Contreras, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Francisco Marroquin medical school in 1999. He is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Dr. Contreras will guide us through the palliative care physician’s role at end of life and his model for helping the patient and their families navigate the difficulties when faced with a terminal diagnosis. As a board member of International End of Life Doula Association, Dr. Contreras is aware of the critical role doulas play at end of life, and the importance of our services within the palliative care setting.