"A riveting, incisive, and wide-ranging book about the Right to Die movement, and the doctors, patients, and activists at the heart of this increasingly urgent issue. As much of the world's population grows older, the quest for a "good death," has become a significant issue. For many, the right to die often means the right to die with dignity. The Inevitable moves beyond margins of the law to the people who are meticulously planning their final hours-far...

"What do you want when you are near the end of life? All too often, Rehm argues, this question goes unaddressed or unresolved, whether from uncertainty, from fear, or from a lack of awareness of the resources that are at hand for helping the terminally ill decide for themselves what they want to do. She argues that every human being deserves to die with dignity, and she points to the recent legislation in six states and Washington, D.C., providing...

The former LAPD detective examines medical evidence, legal files, and police records to trace the events surrounding the case of Terri Schiavo, from her near-fatal collapse in 1990 until her death in March, 2005.

"Euthanasia: All That Matters, explores the ethical and medical issues around one of the most challenging and controversial debates of our time--an issue which can change from an intellectual debate to a personal crisis with terrifying speed. The demographic of an ageing population, combined with the power of modern medicine to keep people alive, means that euthanasia, and the right to die, is becoming an increasingly pressing issue."--Cover.

After twenty years of living with terminal illness, Zoe FitzGerald Carter's mother decided to end her life-and asked her three daughters for their assistance. For months, the decision dragged on as her mother changed her methods and schedule, and the negotiations stirred up old memories, sibling rivalries, and questions about family loyalty. Eventually, there was compromise and courage, and Zoe's mother had her happy-if imperfect-ending. Zoe and her...