Gian Domenico Borasio

Description

A dialogue about the end of life: What do we know about dying and how do we prepare for it? The renowned palliative care physician Gian Domenico Borasio presents his comprehensively updated standard work. He shows how holistic palliative care counteracts fears. From pain therapy to psychosocial support to spiritual and medical accompaniment, he illuminates what people really need at the end of life. With a clear perspective, he dispels myths and provides concrete guidance on living wills and advance directives in the Swiss context. An event in cooperation with the Friedhof Forum of the City of Zurich and the Versus Verlag as part of the book festival «Zürich liest». Guest Dr. Gian Domenico Borasio, palliative care physician and author Leadership/Moderation Reto Bühler, head of Friedhof Forum of the City of Zurich Sebastian Muders, head of the Department of Environmental and Health Ethics, Paulus Akademie Participation fee CHF 15 / CHF 10* (including reception) * for members of the Paulus Akademie supporters' association and FKSZ, with KulturLegi, AHV/IV or student ID. For organizational reasons, we kindly ask for registration by October 18, 2026.