Barbara A. Reich

Broschiertes Buch

Intimations of Mortality

Beschreibung

A thoroughly researched explanation for the failures of end-of-life communication and decision-making in the United States. The book explores the reasons why physicians, patients, and families struggle to have the conversations necessary to provide seriously ill and dying patients with medical care consistent with patient preferences.

Autor

Barbara A. Reich is a Professor of Law who has taught Bioethics, End-of-Life Law, and other Medical Law subjects for over two decades. She is the author of numerous articles addressing end-of-life issues, including articles about the Theresa Schiavo case, informed consent and shared decision-making, advance directives, and cognitive challenges to making good medical decisions. Barbara is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 392g
• ISBN-13: 9781108708326
• ISBN-10: 1108708323
• Artikelnr.: 72105552