Decision Making near the End of Life
Issues, Developments, and Future Directions
Edited by James L Werth Jr., Dean Blevins
Series: Series in Death, Dying and Bereavement
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- ISBN: 978-0-415-95448-8
- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 10/20/2008
- Pages: 408
- Trim Size: 6 x 9
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Table of Contents
Werth, Blevins, Introduction. Field, How People Die in the United States. Webb, Effects of the Media/Public Attitudes. Cerminara, Legal Overview. Keespies, Preston, Miller, End-of-Life Choices. Chang, The Process of Medical Decision-making. Prevost, Miller, Dying in Institutions. Ditt, Advance Directives. Werth, Psychological/Psychiatric Issues. Wells, Allen, Family/Caregiving. Doka, Religion/Spirituality. Hayslip, Diversity/Disenfranchised/Oppressed Groups. Volicier, Decisions By and For Adults with Questionable Mental Capacity. Kazak, End-of-Life Decisions and Children. Crow, Raye, Personal Stories. Orentlicher, Conclusion.Customers who bought Decision Making near the End of Life also bought:
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