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"A terminal diagnosis... a life-threatening disease... recognition of one's own mortality... or simply planning ahead. All of these lead individuals to contemplate difficult end-of-life decisions. But, when they do, they find themselves confused, desperately seeking guidance: about living wills, health care proxies, and their own care, wishes, and affairs. Dr. Shawn D. Glisson and Wynne A. Whitman help people face these issues every day -- Glisson as a respected oncologist, Whitman as an experienced estate lawyer. Now, they've come together to give readers all the tools they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Glisson and Whitman help you answer questions like: How can I make sure I get the best possible care to fight my disease? How do I choose a health care representative to make decisions in light of continuing medical advances? How do I prepare a living will that accurately expresses my views on dying? How do I decide which care regimen is right for me? Will alternative therapies help me? What do I need to know about hospice care? Should I donate my organs, and if so, how? How do I communicate my wishes regarding my possessions? What's the best way to plan my estate and minimize my taxes? Above all, how do I make sure my wishes are followed? This book doesn't offer ""one size fits all"" answers. It provides the compassionate, up-to-date, plain-English guidance you need to decide for yourself... and stay in control of your life."

Full Product Details

Author:   Wynne A. Whitman ,  Shawn D. Glisson
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Financial TImes Prentice Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 24.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 13.80cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780131568983

ISBN 10:   0131568981
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   09 May 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Section I    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Health and Medical Situation Chapter 1        Health and Medical Wants: Your Personal Health Care System  3 Chapter 2        Health and Medical Wishes: Providers, Facilities, and Programs 11 Chapter 3        Health and Medical Wills: Your Medical Conditions  33 Section II    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Personal Situation Chapter 4        Personal Wants: Doctors and Dialogue  43 Chapter 5        Personal Wishes: Screening and Counseling  51 Chapter 6        Personal Wills: Drugs, Diets, and Devices  63 Section III    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Medical-Legal Affairs Chapter 7        Medical-Legal Wants: Understanding Interventions  83 Chapter 8        Medical-Legal Wishes: Defining Capacity, Consciousness, and Contingencies  95 Chapter 9        Medical-Legal Wills: Directives, Definitions, and Discussions  111 Section IV    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Selfless Contributions Chapter 10      Selfless Contribution Wants: Donating Time, Tissue, and Treatment Data  137 Chapter 11      Selfless Contribution Wishes: Individual Purpose, Production, and Protection  145 Chapter 12      Selfless Contribution Wills: Donation Requirements, Responsibilities, and Rights  153 Section V    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Estate Planning Chapter 13      Estate Planning Wants: Purpose, Preparation, and Protection  161 Chapter 14      Estate Planning Wishes: Caring for Family, Friends, and Foundations  181 Chapter 15      Estate Planning Wills: Testaments, Trusts, and Other Tools  193 Section VI    The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Legacy Chapter 16      Legacy Wants: Providing Ideas, Intentions, and Instructions  219 Chapter 17      Legacy Wishes: Assisting Family, Friends, and Future Generations to Remember  233 Chapter 18      Legacy Wills: Your Safety, Your Rights, and Your Records  241 Conclusion  255 Additional Resources 261 Glossary  265 Index  279  

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Author Information

Wynne A. Whitman, Esq.,is a Partner in the Tax, Trusts, and Estates Department at Schenck, Price, Smith and King, LLP, where she specializes in estate planning and administration and other tax-related issues. She has been quoted in more than two dozen print and Web publications, ranging from Men’s Health andMore Magazine to CBSMarketwatch.com and CNN Financial. Ms.Whitman advises individuals and families on ordering their legal affairs to ensure their wants and wishes are carried out and their loved ones cared for. She has worked extensively with families, including many 9/11 victims, as they tried to put the pieces together after the death of a loved one who failed to organize his or her affairs.   Shawn D. Glisson, M.D., F.A.C.P., is a leading oncologist and hematologist who specializes in providing the most current options to patients with tragic prognoses. He is a partner at the Kentuckiana Cancer Institute; President and CEO of Klêron Technology Corporation; President and Chairman of The American Cancer Biorepository, Inc., a charitable cancer research organization; and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Louisville. Dr. Glisson is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps and formerly was a trained minister for the churches of Christ.   In their respective professions, Ms. Whitman and  Dr. Glisson address life-and-death issues with their clients and patients every day. This book shares their collective first-hand experiences and knowledge to guide individuals in both sickness and in health.  

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