End of Life Choices

Consensus and Controversy

Autor*innen

• Fiona Randall
• R. S. Downie

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit

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Exploring the evolving landscape of palliative care, this book delves into critical issues such as choice, assisted suicide, and ethical responsibilities surrounding end-of-life decisions. It addresses the complexities of Advance Care Plans, the Mental Capacity Act, and the implications of the Department of Health's End of Life Care Strategy. By examining various themes and contradictions, the work offers insights into the philosophical and practical challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare providers in navigating end-of-life care.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback