A professor of intensive care asks why so many elderly people linger in pain and confusion in ICU when all they want is to die at home in peace and with their loved ones. A crucial and timely rallying cry against unnecessary suffering and for humanity and gentle acceptance at the end of our lives.

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Title: A Good Life to the End: Taking control of our inevitable journey through ageing and death
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1760294810
ISBN 13: 9781760294816
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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A vital guide to navigating aging and death with dignity.

Many people face the end of life in hospitals, often over-treated and without their wishes considered. Professor Ken Hillman, an intensive care specialist, challenges this status quo, advocating for gentler options that respect patients' final wishes.

A Good Life to the End empowers readers to:

Understand the limitations of modern medicine in end-of-life care.
Engage in honest conversations about aging, death, and dying.
Advocate for compassionate and patient-centered care.
Make informed choices about treatment options.

This book is an invaluable resource for the elderly, their families, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve the quality of end-of-life care and spark a debate about how we approach our inevitable journey.

About the Author

Ken Hillman is an intensive care specialist who is a Professor of Intensive Care at the University of New South Wales, the Foundation Director of The Simpson Centre for Health Services Research, and a member of the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research. He is a pioneer in the introduction of the Medical Emergency Team. He is the author of Vital Signs.

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