Juho Lehto

Juho Lehto is a Professor of Palliative Medicine at Tampere University and part-time Chief Physician in the Palliative Care Unit at Tampere University Hospital. His work focuses on improving access to holistic end-of-life care, integrating palliative care into healthcare systems, and addressing ethical challenges such as euthanasia. He has contributed to establishing the Palliative Care Centre and Hospital-at-Home in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Education:

• Licentiate in Medicine, University of Oulu (1995)
• Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, University of Helsinki (2002)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Helsinki (2007)
• Special Competency Training in Palliative Medicine (2009)

Research Interests: Lehto’s research emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered palliative care, the role of communication in medical practice, and the ethical implications of euthanasia. He advocates for palliative care as a preventive measure to improve quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families.

Professional Roles: Chair of the Special Competency in Palliative Medicine Committee, which oversees training and certification in the field. Co-led the EduPal project to develop palliative care curricula for nurses and medical professionals.

Hobbies: Acting.