A Good Death: On the Value of Death and Dying Paperback / softback
by Lars Sandman
Paperback / softback
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*Is there such a thing as a good death?*Should we be able to choose how we wish to die?*What are the ethical considerations that surround a good death?The notion of a 'good death' plays an important role in modern palliative care and remains a topic for lively debate.
Using philosophical methods and theories, this book provides a critical analysis of Western notions surrounding the dying process in the palliative care context.
Sandman highlights how our changing ideas about the value of life inevitably shape the concept of a good death. He explores the varying perspectives on the good death that come from friends, family, physicians, spiritual carers and others close to the dying person.
Setting out a number of arguments for and against existing thinking about a good death, this book links to the practice of palliative care in several key areas including:*An exploration of the universal features of dying *The process of facing death*Preparation for death*The environment of dying and deathThe author concludes that it is difficult to find convincing reasons for any one way to die a good death and argues for a pluralist approach.
A Good Death is essential reading for students and professionals with an interest in palliative care and end-of-life issues.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:184 pages
- Publisher:Open University Press
- Publication Date:16/09/2004
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- ISBN:9780335214112
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:184 pages
- Publisher:Open University Press
- Publication Date:16/09/2004
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- ISBN:9780335214112
