Dr. Diane K. Corcoran is a health Care consultant specializing in health care technology, smart card use in health care, and the care and support of people who have had Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). She is especially interested in service members who have had NDEs. Dr. Corcoran has published and presented on a variety of topics related to Near Death Experiences, management and grief. She has lectured nationally and internationally for over 30 years on the importance of health care professionals understanding the Near Death experience. In addition, she has lectured on the implications of NDEs for the military, nursing and other issues such as, supporting terminal patients, grief and bereavement, SIDS deaths, and other issues related to death and dying. She has started a research fund for exploring NDEs in the military and how we might help these service members. She has published several articles on the Near-Death Experience, and combat NDEs. She continues to counsel people who have NDEs and assists with resources and professional workshops, in the area. Dr. Corcoran is President Emeritus of The International Association for Near-Death Studies.