Mortal dilemmas
Subtitle: what you need to know about dying before you are dying
By: Sheryl L. Buckley
Publisher: S. Buckley
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Lakewood, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
ISBN-13: 9780986038006
Subjects: Death; Psychological aspects; Social aspects; Pain; Treatment; Terminally ill; Family relationships; Psychology; Hospice care
Description: "Inside this complete guide you will find: A guide to facilitate conversation with your family; How to create peace when war has been declared on your body; How to alleviate pain and suffering; How to choose your own end; How to use the dying process as a mechanism for personal and family growth.  Filled with inspirational and helpful stories, Mortal Dilemmas ... is a book that not only will prepare you for the inevitable, but will also give you a sense of satisfaction and control."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-187) and index.
Table of contents: title: What's wrong with dying?; title: The mixed blessings of advance directives; title: Hospice and palliative care : wonderful blessings; title: The sanctity of life...and death?; title: Pain; title: and suffering?; title: Growth at the end of life; title: Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide; title: "Is this the illness that should be allowed to be fatal?"; title: "The rules" according to Dr. Buckley.