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Upcoming Events:

HEMLOCK SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO EVENTS:

Saturday, May 18 - 2-4 pm
Tom Preston, M.D. will speak about "Physician Aid in Dying: How Does it Work? Who Benefits?"
Tom Preston, M.D. is a retired cardiologist on the faculty of the University of Washington. Dr. Preston is a retire cardiologist on the faculty of the University of Washington. He is the author of "Doctor, Please Help Me Die" and other books and articles.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: Solana Beach Library - 157 Stevens, Solana Beach
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Sunday, May 19 - 1:30-3:30 pm
Tom Preston, M.D. will speak about his new book "Doctor, Please Help Me Die"
Tom Preston, M.D. is a retired cardiologist on the faculty of the University of Washington and an outspoken advocate for the legalization of physician aid in dying. He has published four other books about physicians' practices. Besides talking about how doctors fail their patients by not discussing dying, he will advise about achieving a peaceful death.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: Scottish Rite Event Center - 1895 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
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Sunday, July 21 - 1:30-3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: How Doctors Choose to Die
Five doctors will talk about what they included in their advance directives and what precautions they are taking to make sure their wishes will be followed. Hear Drs. Jeoffrey Gordon, Dr. David Allan, Dr. Sally Hall, and Dr. Karl Steinberg -- all experienced and articulate.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: Scottish Rite Event Center - 1895 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
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Sunday, August 11 - 1:20-3:30 pm
Free Film Showing: "The Steam Room"
Hang out wit these four guys in a steam room who talk about everything -- including dying. Slightly X-rated. Funny, moving, great acting. With Rita Moreno. Meet for a discussion and snack afterward at Sammy's down the street.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: La Jolla Library - 7555 Draper Street, La Jolla
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