Ep. 460 ENCORE: Deathbed Dreams and Visions with Christopher Kerr, MD

End-of-Life University

Learn how this hospice doctor’s important research sheds light on the dreams and visions of the dying and why they are meaningful.

In this interview from the archives of EOLU my guest is Dr. Christopher Kerr who currently practices at Hospice Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. He is conducting a research project on the dreams and visions of his patients as they near death. You’ll hear the results of his ongoing project. Since this interview aired initially Dr. Kerr has written and published the book Death is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End. Learn more at his website:

drchristopherkerr.com

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This episode includes:

• The difference between delirium and deathbed visions
• How he conducts his research project
• Results of his research
• The nature of the dreams experienced by his patients
• What he has learned from this work
• How this work is helping to inform medical professionals about the end-of-life experiences of their patients

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Kerr’s TEDtalk