Sarah Winch

The Best Death

How to Die Well

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A compassionate guide to navigating end-of-life care and planning for a meaningful death. If you or a loved one is facing a terminal illness, Best Death offers practical guidance and support for making informed decisions about end-of-life care. Drawing on her 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and ethicist, Sarah Winch shares personal insights and professional expertise to help you navigate the complexities of death and dying. This intimate and empowering guide advocates for taking control of the final stages of life, opening up conversations around death, and becoming more informed about your options. Discover how to: * Understand palliative care and its benefits * Make ethical decisions with dignity and autonomy * Communicate effectively with healthcare providers * Plan for a peaceful and meaningful death * Access resources for grief support and bereavement Best Death is for individuals facing terminal illness, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking a compassionate and practical resource for end-of-life care.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 197mm x 127mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 163g
• ISBN-13: 9780702259722
• ISBN-10: 0702259721
• Artikelnr.: 62665783

Autorenporträt

Dr Sarah Winch is head of the Medical Ethics, Law and Professionalism discipline at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland. She is also the CEO of Health Ethics Australia, a charity that aims to improve death literacy for everyone and compassion awareness for clinicians. She teaches healthcare ethics and researches end-of-life care. Sarah's professional health ethics advice is sought nationally and internationally by clinicians and government agencies. A widely published author, she draws on her expertise and experiences in end-of-life healthcare to help others get the best death possible.