About the book
What do we want for ourselves and our loved ones, ‘when the time comes’? Jointly written, collected and curated by a doctor and nurse working in end-of-life care, this collection of personal experiences (of families and healthcare professionals) throws light on social, cultural and individual influences on what is expected but not necessarily wanted and when we need to start asking ourselves and our loved ones – and our patients – about their preferences. In particular, the issue of futile over-treatment getting in the way of peaceful opportunities to be with friends and family and say good-bye arises again and again. Far more universal and pressing than ‘the right to die’ is the right to have a non-medicalised and not over-extended, good quality end-of-life.
Editions of When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781781611906
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What do we want for ourselves and our loved ones, ‘when the time comes’? Jointly written, collected and curated by a doctor and nurse working in end-of-life care, this collection of personal experiences (of families and healthcare professionals) throws light on social, cultural and individual influences on what is expected but not necessarily wanted and when we need to start asking ourselves and our loved ones – and our patients – about their preferences. In particular, the issue of futile over-treatment getting in the way of peaceful opportunities to be with friends and family and say good-bye arises again and again. Far more universal and pressing than ‘the right to die’ is the right to have a non-medicalised and not over-extended, good quality end-of-life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life about?
What do we want for ourselves and our loved ones, ‘when the time comes’? Jointly written, collected and curated by a doctor and nurse working in end-of-life care, this collection of personal experiences (of families and healthcare professionals) throws light on social, cultural and individual influences on what is expected but not necessarily wanted and when we need to start asking ourselves and our loved ones – and our patients – about their preferences. In particular, the issue of futile over-treatment getting in the way of peaceful opportunities to be with friends and family and say good-bye arises again and again. Far more universal and pressing than ‘the right to die’ is the right to have a non-medicalised and not over-extended, good quality end-of-life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Personal safety
Where can I read a sample of When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781781611906
Who is/are the Author/s of the book When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life?
Dr Magnolia Cardona and Nurse Ebony Lewis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
When the Time Comes: Stories from the end of life is available as paperback(ISBN 9781781611906)
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