Matters of life and death
Subtitle: key writings
By: Iona Heath ; with a contribution from John Berger
Contributors: Berger, John, author
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781315347288; 9781138450646
Subjects: Death; Terminal care; Mort; Soins en phase terminale; Deaths; HEALTH & FITNESS; Diseases; General; MEDICAL; Clinical Medicine; Evidence-Based Medicine; Internal Medicine
Description: In this extraordinary book, Iona Heath draws on her experience as a general practitioner to select and comment on a collection of passages concerning death and dying, and to consider the essential nature of general practice. In Ways of Dying Heath illuminates the process for professionals and lay readers, and stimulates consideration of approaches to improved care at end of life. Her renowned work The Mystery of General Practice (which has been unavailable for some time), considers the complex character of this field, its core values and changing roles. The two extended essays cover important issues on the role of the healthcare professional in the care of the dying, the idea of life and death, and the essential nature of general practice. Matters of Life and Death offers inspiration for all doctors, especially those with an interest in medical humanities. It will also be of great interest to general readers interested in end of life matters, and the nature and art of medicine.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.