To Die Well, Joseph Glenmullen
To Die Well, Joseph Glenmullen
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To Die Well
Your Right to Comfort, Calm, and Choice in the last Days of Life

Author: Joseph Glenmullen, Sidney Wanzer

Narrator: Jonathan Marosz

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 08/01/2008


Synopsis

While every one of us hopes "to die well," this may not be possible without knowing our rights about care at the end of life.
How can futile medical treatment be stopped?
When might death be hastened?
How can each of us retain control of these decisions?
The information in To Die Well is both comforting and empowering. Knowing our rights to refuse treatment, as well as legal ways to bring about death if pain or distress cannot be alleviated, will spare us the frightening helplessness that can rob our last days of meaning and connection with others.
Drs. Sidney Wanzer and Joseph Glenmullen do not shy away from controversy. They make clear what patients should expect of their doctors, including the right to sufficient pain medication even if it shortens life. They distinguish between normal sadness and depression. They also explain the ways to hasten death that are legal and possible for anyone, and those that require a doctor's help.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cheri on September 11, 2017

I recently read 3 different books on "dying well" - this one gets the lowest rating. Just not a lot of useful information or "how to" here.......more

Goodreads review by Mary Helene on September 29, 2014

Perhaps it's dated, or perhaps the argument is more nuanced. The author is working hard to persuade and that earnestness distorts his premise. I think Dr. Wanzer does not take seriously the threat of abuse, for example. "There's never been a case of it!" I did appreciate the clarification that just......more

Goodreads review by Monty on February 10, 2011

This book was quite straight forward in addressing most aspects of end-of-life choices. Unfortunately it was published before the Death with Dignity Act in WA state was passed. I would recommend it to anyone with a terminal illness who is contemplating hastening their dying.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 01, 2023

Gives information that is practical......more

Goodreads review by Debra on September 27, 2012

Outstanding review of your legal right to die in the way you choose, pain-free and in the setting where you are most comfortable. Advice, in detail, on how you can protect yourself by the use of advance care directives, so that your wishes are carried out when the time comes. The authors advise anyo......more