Simin

Simin Tabrizi is a retired program manager for the hospice and palliative care program at Providence Health Care/St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. Simin left Iran at 16 to study in London, England before immigrating to Canada.

Our conflicting beliefs

Simin explains why many Iranians chose aggressive treatment at the end of life. (00:52)

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Iranian - Traditions, Rituals and Spirituality

Iranian - Care for the Patient and Family

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