The Royal College of Physicians have just published their in depth paper on the importance of providing opportunities for patients with life limiting illnesses a chance to discuss their wishes and preferences regarding their care titled “Talking about dying; How to begin honest conversations about what lies ahead”. The report can be found on the RCP webpage at https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/outputs/talking-about-dying-how-begin-honest-conversations-about-what-lies-ahead