Modern medicine allows doctors to prolong life in remarkable ways, but not everyone wants to live for the sake of longevity. This hour we'll talk about the increasing trend away from heroic medical treatments, and toward a focus on managing the physical symptoms, the psychological pain and the spiritual toll of a serious illness.

Guests:

Dr. Philip H. Santa-Emma Medical Director of Mount Carmel Palliative Care Service

Jenny Gold, Staff Writer for Kaiser Health News

Jonathan Keyserling, Senior Vice President, Office of Health Policy and Counsel- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization