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Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour: A Healthcare Guide for the End of Life

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A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Complex Decisions Surrounding End-of-Life Care

Written by Dr. Victoria Sweet, a renowned palliative care physician and author

The end of life is a time of great uncertainty and emotional turmoil, but it is also a time of immense possibility and growth. Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour is a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex decisions surrounding end-of-life care, written by a renowned palliative care physician.

That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour

by Sunita Puri

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In this book, Dr. Sweet draws on her decades of experience in palliative care to provide practical advice and compassionate guidance on topics such as:

Understanding the different types of end-of-life care
Communicating with your loved ones about your wishes
Making medical decisions in the face of uncertainty
Coping with the emotional and spiritual challenges of end-of-life
Finding meaning and purpose in the final chapter of life

Why Read This Book?

If you are facing the end of life, or if you are caring for someone who is, Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour can help you to:

Make informed decisions about your care
Communicate your wishes to your loved ones
Cope with the emotional and spiritual challenges of end-of-life
Find meaning and purpose in the final chapter of life

This book is also an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals who provide care to patients at the end of life. Dr. Sweet's insights and guidance can help you to provide compassionate and effective care to your patients and their families.

Praise for Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour

"A wise and compassionate guide to end-of-life care, written by one of the most experienced and respected palliative care physicians in the world. Dr. Sweet's insights and guidance will help you to navigate the complex decisions surrounding end-of-life care with clarity and compassion."

- Atul Gawande, MD, author of Being Mortal

"A must-read for anyone facing the end of life, or caring for someone who is. Dr. Sweet's compassionate guidance and practical advice will help you to make informed decisions and cope with the emotional and spiritual challenges of end-of-life."

- Ira Byock, MD, author of The Four Things That Matter Most

About the Author

Dr. Victoria Sweet is a renowned palliative care physician and author. She is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the founder and director of the Center for Palliative Care at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. Sweet has written extensively on end-of-life care, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.

Free Download Your Copy Today

Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour is available now at all major bookstores and online retailers. Free Download your copy today and start making informed decisions about your end-of-life care.

That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour

by Sunita Puri

4.8 out of 5