A guide to planning a peaceful death in the face of medical technology discusses the laws regarding terminal care; explains how to write a Living Will and select a health proxy; and describes what to expect in hospices, hospitals, and nursing homes. Original.

Product Description: This book sums up the rich experience, expertise, & sound, practical advice that Choice in Dying, the largest & most influential right-to-die organization in the world, has offered doctors, lawyers, nurses, clergy, & the public. Living wills & health-care proxies are defined in simple terms, with information on how to put these documents to use in intensive care units, doctors offices, nursing homes, & hospices...read more