At the end of our lives, what do we want most? For many, it is simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified and graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving lecture that asks big questions about how we think about death and honor life.
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