The Conversation Project

Katy Butler is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist and prominent end-of-life speaker. Her post is adapted from her  new book, “The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of…

When the internationally esteemed neurologist, oncologist, and palliative care specialist Dr. Richard Payne died January 3, 2019 at the age of 67, the fields of medicine and religion lost “a generous, thoughtful, and insightful colleague.”…

Looking for inspiration from others as you plan for National Healthcare Decisions Day? Check out the ideas below. We’ve compiled a list of  ideas from community members, coast-to-coast, who shared with us what they were…

What does this work mean to them spiritually? Pastor Gloria White-Hammond notes, “There is an extended, eternal goal in this work: it helps [congregants] spiritually to connect with God, build stronger relations with family, get rid of fear about death and talk about it. It is their healing balm.”

The new year is a time to think about the future — which, experts say, makes it the perfect opportunity for one special conversation: a talk about advanced illness and end-of-life care for your loved…

When I first joined IHI’s Conversation Project (TCP) team as a project coordinator, I thought I had a firm grasp of its mission: to ensure that everyone, everywhere expresses their end-of-life care wishes with their…