Ethical Topics Related to Death and Dying (2024 AC LIVE)

Dominic F Glorioso Jr, DO PhD FACOI FAAHPM HMD, is the Associate Medical Director of Amedisys Hospice in Harrisburg, PA. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the newly launched Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pittsburg, PA. He recently earned a PhD in Healthcare Bioethics from Duquesne University in December of 2023. He has taught medical students since the 1980s as a preceptor in Pensacola, Florida. When he moved to York, PA, in 1997, he frequently had students in his outpatient internal medicine office. In 2003, he became the medical director of VNA Hospice. In 2005, he took the Harvard Course in hospice and palliative care. He received the designation of Faculty Scholar. he then became the Lead Educator for Palliative Care at WellSpan Health System in York. From 2015 until 2019, he was the medical director for palliative care and supportive medicine at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Glorioso is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Care and is certified as a Hospice Medical Director. He enjoys lecturing about palliative care and healthcare ethics. He also has written a book about healthcare ethics for physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains entitled A Practical Guide to Applying Ethical Principles at the Bedside, which should be available early next year.