Colby, William H., 1955-

Unplugged : reclaiming our right to die in America / William H. Colby. - New York : AMACOM/American Management Association, c2006. - xv, 272 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-251) and index.

Terri Schiavo's private years, public years, and autopsy -- The ascent of medical technology -- The law and the right to die -- The case of Nancy Cruzan -- How we die in America today -- Institutional glide path -- Living will -- Feeding tubes -- Right to life -- Concerns of the disabled -- Oregon V. Ashcroft/Gonzales and physician-assisted suicide -- Hospice: the hidden jewel -- Where do we go from here?

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Terminal care--Moral and ethical aspects.
Right to die--Moral and ethical aspects.
Life and death, Power over--Moral and ethical aspects.

R726 / .C637 2006

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