Christopher Kerr: Validating Dreams & Visions at the End of Life

This workshop will focus on Dr. Kerr’s published research that describes and validates patients’ dreams and visions at the end of life. Kerr will explore how these near universal experiences often provide comfort and meaning as well as insight into the way a life was led. The presentation includes videos of patients and families describing the meaningfulness of these powerful end of life experiences. Plenty of time for discussion and questions.

Christopher Kerr is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Chris earned his MD as well as a PhD in Neurobiology. Outside of direct patient care, Chris’ focus is in the area of patient advocacy. His passion is palliative care and a belief that such care should be throughout the continuum of illness. Under Dr. Kerr’s medical leadership, Hospice Buffalo now serves 1,200 patients a day,…