Virgílio Moreira

Virgílio Moreira is a geriatrician and a member of the Favela Compassiva project in Rio de Janeiro, which aims to provide palliative care to residents in underserved communities. He is an advocate for the integration of palliative care practices into the healthcare system in Brazil, highlighting the need for accessible support for individuals with chronic and progressive illnesses. Moreira emphasizes the importance of recognizing the individual needs and histories of patients in order to deliver compassionate and effective care.