Dr. Meier describes the need for palliative care, reasons for its rapid growth in the U.S. over the last 10 years and what next steps are needed to assure that all persons with serious illness and their families have reliable access to high quality palliative care teams.
At the Buddhist Contemplative Care Symposium, November, 2012, presented by the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and the Garrison Institute.