Extremis Screening: An Evening with Jessica Zitter, M.D.

In celebration of National Health Care Decisions Day and National Nurses Week, we invite you to a screening of Extremis, a critically acclaimed 2016 documentary that offers a moving and intimate look at the emotional and ethical decisions made in the ICU. Directed by Dan Krauss, Extremis follows nationally recognized palliative care physician Dr. Jessica Zitter and her team as they navigate the realities of end-of-life care.

After the film, Dr. Zitter—also a bestselling author, filmmaker, and founder of nonprofit Reel Medicine Media—will offer a powerful discussion on advance care planning and the importance of advance directives, particularly among healthcare professionals.

Who Should Attend?

• UCSF faculty, staff, and leadership
• Nurses and healthcare professionals
• Spiritual care providers
• Community advocates
• Anyone interested in patient-centered, values-driven care

Event Details

• FREE to attend – RSVP required
• Business casual attire
• Catered by B&B Catering & Events
• Complimentary light refreshments provided
• Seating limited – register early!

Getting Here

Saint Francis is accessible by Muni bus lines 27 Bryant and 2 Sutter.

If you come by car, be aware that street parking around the hospital is limited.

There are paid parking lots near the hospital. The lots charge $9 for two hours, with each additional half hour costing $2 and a max of $30 per day:

• The lot at 1234 Pine Street has an entrance on Pine between Leavenworth and Hyde streets and is valet only at no extra cost.
• Please note: The lots at 909 Hyde Street and 1199 close at 7 p.m.

This event is generously hosted by the Saint Francis Foundation, in partnership with UCSF Health.

Let’s come together to honor the nurses who lead with heart—and to envision a more compassionate future of care.