Dr BJ Miller, hospice and palliative care specialist, shares his personal and professional insights into the world of dying. At age 19, BJ had a near death experience that left him with one arm amputated below the elbow and both legs amputated below the knee. In the throws of suffering and recovery, he learned about the humane side of healthcare and the need for deep care and connection during such a time of pain and uncertainty. Seeing his recovery as transformational, as a gift, he became a doctor, with a commitment to changing the way healthcare has failed people at the end of life. His story is remarkable and compelling, and his magnetism and compassion a powerful catalyst to help patients live life more fully, while dying.
You can follow BJ here: https://twitter.com/bjmillermd
And check out BJ’s Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/bj_miller_what_really_matters_at_the_end_of_life
