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Medical ethicist Callahan suggests some ways of bringing the legal and policy issues in the care of the dying and critically ill back into closer contact with some of the oldest questions of human existence. He discusses how people might think about death in their own lives; what it should mean; what kind of people should the dying become; how to bear pain, suffering, and fear; and other questions. Originally published by Simon and Schuster in 1993. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Drawing on his own experience, and on literature, philosophy, and medicine, Daniel Callahan offers great insight into how to deal with the rewards of modern medicine without upsetting our perception of death. He examines how we view death and the care of the critically ill or dying, and he suggests ways of understanding death that can lead to a peaceful acceptance. Callahan's thoughtful perspective notably enhances the legal and moral discussions about end-of-life issues. Originally published in 1993 by Simon and Schuster.
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