Before I die: a day with terminally ill patients

What is the main theme introduced by the narrator at the beginning of the video?

• The fear of death

• The mystery of space

• The importance of exercise

• The joy of living

What is Dr. Sunita Puri's role at Keck Hospital?

• She is a surgeon

• She is a patient

• She is a nurse

• She runs the palliative care ward

What is a key aspect of palliative care as explained by Dr. Puri?

• Providing only physical therapy

• Ensuring patients live well despite their condition

• Focusing on curing the disease

• Avoiding any medical intervention

How does Pete McGrath feel about the idea of being taken off a ventilator?

• He is anxious and scared

• He is calm and accepting

• He is angry and frustrated

• He is confused and unsure

What is Melissa's main concern as she prepares to go home?

• Leaving her children

• Missing her friends

• Not finishing her work

• Losing her house

What challenge does the medical team face when dealing with aggressive lung cancer?

• Finding a cure

• Managing pain and setting realistic expectations

• Providing chemotherapy

• Avoiding surgery

What is a common issue families face when making end-of-life decisions?

• Choosing the right hospital

• Finding a good doctor

• Selecting a nursing home

• Deciding on the use of life-support machines

How does Dr. Puri cope with having difficult conversations daily?

• By delegating to others

• By avoiding them

• Through her spiritual upbringing

• By taking long breaks

What does Dr. Puri suggest about the nature of life and death?

• Death is meaningless

• Life is temporary and meaningful

• Death is avoidable

• Life is permanent

What realization does the narrator have about death and illness?

• They are irrelevant to life

• They are easy to understand

• They can also bring peace and calm

• They are always painful