Dr James Santiago Grisolia is a practicing neurologist in San Diego and Chief-Of-Staff Elect at Scripps-Mercy hospital. He currently serves as California Chair for the American Academy of Medical Ethics.
When confronted with terminal illness, many worry about pain, loss of control, and being a burden to their family. While palliative care already lightens these burdens, California passed the End of Life Options Act (EOLA) in 2016, permitting terminal patients...