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Their Rights: Advanced Directives and Living Wills Explored
Their Rights Advanced Directives and Living Wills Explored Author:Kevin Kendrick, Simon Robinson In a world of uncertainty, death is certain. For some people, dying is an undignified and demeaning process that robs dignity, choice and individuality. In recent decades, the notion of a 'living will' or 'advanced directive' has been actively promoted as a means of giving people some pre-emptive choice about medical treatment. This book provide... more »s a focused and informative account of the key issues surrounding this debate. It contains chapters on: * Death and dying: past and present trends * Communicating a good death * Living wills and the law * The ethical debate * From theory to practice Presented in a clear, easy-to-read style, the text is interlaced with case studies to illustrate points and encourage the reader to take a reflective stance.« less