Following a summer filled with the inflammatory rhetoric of "death panels," Dr Byock's presentation at the annual Voices of Palliative Care Conference, provided a refreshing perspective on dying well.  Imagine the cultural transformation that would occur if, before dying, we all remembered to say Dr. Byock's four things that matter most, "Please forgive me, I forgive you, thank you and I love you."  Wow! Our community continues to host outstanding speakers. Dr. Pauline Chen, author of Final Exam, is coming to Denver this October to share her compassionate reflections on advanced planning and caring well for the dying.  We also congratulate one of Colorado's highly-respected physicians, Dr. Dan Johnson, Director of Life Quality Institute. The Denver Business Journal recognized Dr. Johnson as being one of Colorado's 2009 Champions in Health Care. While 2009 draws to a close, Breakfast at Brookdale and a new series Called to Care: Caring Conversations about Caregiving will kick off a fabulous slate of educational programs for 2010. Additionally, Life Quality Institute is venturing into new educational territory this year, e-learning.  Be sure to keep checking the calendar for exciting new offerings.

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