“It also made me aware of how unprepared many families are and how stressful it can be when those conversations have not happened in advance. When things are not clearly planned or documented, it can…

It’s not unusual for health care team members, whether you’re a physician, nurse, or other valued member of the team, to have difficulty knowing where to start when approaching conversations about end of life. Here…

“Hospice is often described in terms of measurable services: pain management, interdisciplinary teams, comfort-focused care, equipment delivered, and hours spent at the bedside. These are accurate, but they capture only the exterior framework. What truly…

As we wrap up 2025, it’s a perfect moment for introspection. We deeply appreciate the insights we’ve gained from you—individuals and communities who have generously shared their experiences with advance care planning discussions. Throughout the…

“This past year, I hosted Death Cafés at my college, Duke University. A death cafe is a community gathering where people come together to freely talk about whatever they want related to death and dying, without judgement….

Since its launch, the What Matters to Me workbook has been used by 59,002 patients and clinicians and has gotten positive feedback for its accessibility and well-crafted language. But we also heard that the term…