José Ernesto Picado Ovares
José Ernesto Picado Ovares is a dedicated geriatric palliative care physician, known for his commitment to providing dignified end-of-life care. He has been the coordinator of the Community Geriatric Care Service at the Dr. Raúl Blanco Cervantes National Geriatrics and Gerontology Hospital for 15 years, overseeing nearly 3,000 annual home visits to approximately 1,500 elderly patients. His work emphasizes the importance of palliative care, highlighting the need for compassion and support for both patients and their families during the final stages of life. Through his involvement with the Fundación Partir con Dignidad, he advocates for the education and empowerment of caregivers, ensuring that they have the necessary tools to provide comfort and companionship to their loved ones.
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José Ernesto Picado Ovares is a palliative care geriatrician and founder of the Foundation Partir con Dignidad.
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Costa Rica:
José Ernesto Picado Ovares is a palliative geriatric doctor.
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Costa Rica:
José Ernesto Picado Ovares is a geriatrician who commented on the importance of compassionate cities for supporting the elderly and those in palliative care.
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Costa Rica:
José Ernesto Picado Ovares emphasized that functionality in older adults depends on various factors including lifestyle, health access, and genetics.
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Costa Rica:
José Ernesto Picado Ovares emphasized the increasing elderly population and the importance of lifestyle in their quality of life.
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Costa Rica:
José Ernesto Picado Ovares is a palliative geriatric doctor at the Foundation Partir con Dignidad.
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