Once defiant of death--or even in denial--many American families and health care professionals are embracing the notion that a life consumed by suffering may no
For patients and their loved ones, no care decisions are more profound than those made near the end of life. Unfortunately, the experience of dying in the Unite
An updated edition of the most respected book on hospice careāfor both patients and caregivers. This warm and informative resource on hospice and other end-of
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When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suff