The Authors

Vickie is a clinical social worker at Duke Hospice in Durham, NC. She has worked with serious illness for over 35 years. She is also an adjunct Professor at the UNC Graduate School of Social Work in Chapel, Hill, NC.

Anne is a palliative care social worker at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. She is also an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University; on the national board of directors of SWHPN and has published many articles in peer reviewed journals.