While every one of us hopes "to die well," this may not be possible without knowing our rights about care at the end of life. How can futile medical treatment be stopped? When might death be hastened? How can each of us retain control of these decisions? The information in To Die Well is both comforting and empowering. Knowing our rights to refuse treatment, as well as legal ways to bring about death if pain or distress cannot be alleviated, will spare us the frightening helplessness that can rob our last days of meaning and connection with others. Drs. Sidney Wanzer and Joseph Glenmullen do not shy away from controversy. They make clear what patients should expect of their doctors, including the right to sufficient pain medication even if it shortens life. They distinguish between normal sadness and depression. They also explain the ways to hasten death that are legal and possible for anyone, and those that require a doctor's help.
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"This book was quite straight forward in addressing most aspects of end-of-life choices. Unfortunately it was published before the Death with Dignity Act in WA state was passed. I would recommend it to anyone with a terminal illness who is contemplating hastening their dying. " — Monty (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book was quite straight forward in addressing most aspects of end-of-life choices. Unfortunately it was published before the Death with Dignity Act in WA state was passed. I would recommend it to anyone with a terminal illness who is contemplating hastening their dying. "
“Wanzer and Glenmuller clearly delineate a patient’s rights, including the right to refuse treatment, and provide information on appointing a health-care proxy, among other options. They provide a wealth of information on a matter most of us would rather not think about.”
“More useful than the many other recent books on death and dying, this influential volume should be on the shelves of every public and university library.”
“Brings needed hope and comfort to those who are near death and to those who attend the dying and are responsible for ensuring that a good death is possible. The book will appeal to patients, their families, and their caregivers. A fascinating book, rich with clinical stories. Gently and compassionately written.”
“An essential addition not just for medical libraries, but for general-interest collections.”
“Wanzer makes a strong case for allowing people greater choices in how they die.”
" This book was quite straight forward in addressing most aspects of end-of-life choices. Unfortunately it was published before the Death with Dignity Act in WA state was passed. I would recommend it to anyone with a terminal illness who is contemplating hastening their dying. "
" Makes a very strong case that the right to die is not about ending life, but is rather about shortening death. Must Read - 5 Kept Attention - 5 Well-written - 5 Meaningful - 5 Accessible - 5 "
" Very useful. Fits logically and intelligently and humanely right beside the book "Overtreated" (about the medicalization of our lives). "
Sidney Wanzer, MD, is a nationally-known authority on issues of death and dying. He is the coauthor of To Die Well: Your Right to Comfort, Calm, and Choice in the Last Days of Life and lives in Concord, Massachusetts.
Jonathan Marosz has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout his career, including numerous titles by bestselling authors David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, and Tony Hillerman. He is a veteran stage performer with regional and national stage credits ranging from works by Shakespeare to modern day.
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