Samuel Sherng Young Wang
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58
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About
Samuel Sherng Young Wang is a physician and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of palliative care, medical ethics, and digital health innovation. His most impactful contribution, "Pursuing a Good Death in the Time of COVID-19" (2020, 53 citations), published in the *Journal of Palliative Medicine*, addresses the profound ethical and clinical challenges of end-of-life care during a pandemic—offering a compassionate framework for preserving dignity when healthcare systems are overwhelmed. This work has become a touchstone for clinicians navigating the moral distress of triage and isolation protocols. Dr. Wang also explores the potential of extended reality technologies in medicine, as seen in his 2022 paper on their use during COVID-19, highlighting his forward-looking approach to integrating immersive tools for training, patient communication, and remote care. His research reflects a deep commitment to humanizing medicine in crisis, balancing technological possibility with the timeless need for a good death.
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- 1Pursuing a Good Death in the Time of COVID-1953 citations · 2020
- 2Use of Extended Reality in Medicine During the Covid-19 Pandemic5 citations · 2022