Edith O’Neil-Page, a clinical nurse specialist, and Dr. David Wallenstein, clinical assistant professor of family medicine who works with UCLA’s Palliative Care Service, consult with Dixie and Elvin Flynn. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Edith O’Neil-Page comforts Dixie Flynn as David Wallenstein examines her husband, Elvin. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Emelia Alvarez reflects on her sister’s wishes while talking with palliative care specialist Dr. David Wallenstein at UCLA. “I feel sadness for many of my patients,” the doctor says. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Dr. David Wallenstein speaks with Harriet Fields, right, and her cousin Debbie Robinson about palliative care, including pain management. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Palliative care specialist Dr. David Wallenstein visits patient Harriet Fields. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Hands clasped, clinical nurse specialist Edith O’Neil-Page, background, talks with Dixie Flynn, the wife of patient Elvin Flynn. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Edith O’Neil-Page, a clinical nurse specialist, hugs Dixie Flynn, whose husband Elvin is a patient. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
