Changing the Way We Die : Compassionate End-Of-Life Care and the Hospice Movement (Hardcover)

from snash

The book tried to cover a massive topic with examples. As such, the book was appropriately human and personal but it left me wondering how different the message would have been with different examples. Despite that, it made me think and dispelled various misconceptions I had about hospices so it ...

from jec27

A comprehensive overview of hospice care, including its history and the impact of government regulation (Medicare, Medicaid) as well as positive and negative consequences of big business involvement in the field. For anyone concerned about easing emotional and physical pains, the real life storie...

from dallenbaugh

The authors introduce us to the growing hospice movement by stating that "Hospice is not a place but a philosophy about living, dying, and dignity, and a set of practices to ease suffering." They also state that "Hospice is the most successful segment of the health care system, in family satisfac...

from copperkid

From the outset of "Changing The Way We Die" I talked to people about it and recommended it as with great personal relief I was so thankful for this subject to be presented in such a forthright manner. I do believe this book will be very successful as it is a clear exposition on the choices peopl...

from mkboylan

When Smith and Himmel lost their fathers around the same time, one of them had a good experience and one not so much.  They decided to do some research on hospice, and attempt to find out just how successful hospice care is.  This is a comprehensive look at hospice from four perspectives, first e...