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Law, Palliative Care, and Dying: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Families

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Palliative care is a specialized medical field that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It is an essential part of end-of-life care, and can help to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families.

Law, Palliative Care and Dying: Legal and Ethical Challenges

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The legal aspects of palliative care and dying are complex and can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal issues that healthcare professionals and families need to be aware of, including:

End-of-life decision-making
Advance directives
Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment
Hospice care
Organ and tissue donation

This book is written in a clear and concise style, and is packed with practical information. It is an essential resource for anyone who is involved in the care of patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

End-of-Life Decision-Making
Advance Directives
Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
Hospice Care
Organ and Tissue Donation
Legal Issues for Healthcare Professionals
Legal Issues for Families

Author

Dr. Jane Doe is a palliative care physician and lawyer. She is the author of numerous articles and books on palliative care and dying. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on palliative care.

Reviews

“This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the legal aspects of palliative care and dying. It is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and families who are dealing with these complex issues.”

—Dr. John Smith, Professor of Palliative Care, University of Toronto

“This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is involved in the care of patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It provides a clear and concise overview of the legal issues that need to be considered, and is packed with practical information.”

—Joan Jones, Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario