Dafna Shefat
Dr. Dafna Shefat is a prominent geriatric psychiatrist and the director of the third age clinic at the Shalvata Mental Health Center. With a focus on the mental health challenges faced by the elderly, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying emotional distress that can accompany thoughts of dying among older adults. Her work highlights the complex interplay between autonomy and life preservation, as she navigates the delicate balance of respecting patients' wishes while advocating for their well-being.
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Dafna Shefat is the director of a geriatric clinic and the chair of the Israeli Society for Geriatric Psychiatry.
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