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The book explores the often-overlooked reality of American healthcare, where many patients are kept alive through aggressive medical interventions despite a preference for dying at home with loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of asking seriously ill patients how they wish to live, advocating for informed discussions about their options, including the choice to decline unnecessary treatments. By addressing these critical conversations, the book seeks to empower patients to make decisions that align with their values and desires for their final days.
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The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-Of-Life Care, Angelo E. Volandes
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-Of-Life Care
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Angelo E. Volandes
- Publisher
- Gale, a Cengage Company
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 313
- ISBN13
- 9781410494788
- Category
- Social sciences, Health / Medicine
- Description
- The book explores the often-overlooked reality of American healthcare, where many patients are kept alive through aggressive medical interventions despite a preference for dying at home with loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of asking seriously ill patients how they wish to live, advocating for informed discussions about their options, including the choice to decline unnecessary treatments. By addressing these critical conversations, the book seeks to empower patients to make decisions that align with their values and desires for their final days.