Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. She practices Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine, with a special interest in end-of-life issues in the intensive care unit. Dr. Van Scoy’s research interests center around designing and testing innovative tools to facilitate end-of-life decision making. She also does research on end-of-life issues relevant to patients with severe sepsis or septic shock. Dr. Van Scoy is the author of Last Wish: Stories to Inspire a Peaceful Passing and the creator of KnowYourWishes.com through which she engages in community outreach and advocacy about end-of-life planning.