An absorbing read with a minimum of technical jargon, this book examines the medical, legal, ethical, and clinical aspects of right-to-die issues that arise with decisions about life-sustaining medical treatment. Beginning with the legal struggle of a woman whose son existed in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) for seventeen years, the author moves into a broader look at consensus among professional organizations; beliefs of mainstream religious groups; public opinion; issues surrounding organic brain disorders that can slowly lead to PVS; the role of artificial nutrition and hydration in these cases; and recommendations on how to improve the quality of right-to-die decisionmaking. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780813328164 ISBN10: 0813328160 Contributors: Hoefler, James M.,