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In Defiance of Death Exposing the Real Costs of End of Life Care 1st Edition by Kenneth A Fisher ISBN 0275997103 9780275997106

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Author(s): Kenneth A. Fisher
ISBN(s): 9780275997106, 0275997103
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 1.34 MB
Year: 2008
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0275997103 
ISBN 13: 9780275997106
Author: Kenneth A Fisher

As Dr. Ken Fisher argues so passionately in this book, it’s time for a change. End-of-life care in the U.S. has evolved over the years into a nightmare for patients and family members, and it has created a near-crushing financial burden on the medical system that is not just excessive but unsustainable.

In Defiance of Death Exposing the Real Costs of End of Life Care 1st Table of contents:

  1. Chapter 1: The Financial Reality of End-of-Life Care

    • A Breakdown of Costs: From Hospital Stays to Hospice Care

    • The Hidden Expenses of Terminal Illnesses

    • Insurance, Copays, and the Cost to Families

  2. Chapter 2: The Health System’s Approach to Dying

    • How Hospitals and Physicians Handle End-of-Life Patients

    • The Focus on Treatment vs. Comfort and Quality of Life

    • Palliative Care: A Viable Alternative or an Afterthought?

  3. Chapter 3: The Emotional and Psychological Toll on Families

    • The Stress and Anxiety of Financial Strain

    • Family Dynamics and Decision-Making in the Face of Death

    • The Long-Term Emotional Effects of End-of-Life Care

  4. Chapter 4: The Role of Technology and Life-Saving Interventions

    • The Overuse of Life-Prolonging Technologies

    • The Ethical Dilemmas of Prolonging Life at All Costs

    • When Technology Takes Away Dignity

  5. Chapter 5: The Role of Hospice and Palliative Care

    • How Hospice Care Differs from Traditional Medical Care

    • The Costs and Benefits of Palliative Approaches

    • Navigating the Decision to Transition to End-of-Life Care

  6. Chapter 6: Cultural and Societal Perspectives on Dying

    • How Different Cultures Approach Death and Dying

    • The Influence of Religion and Belief Systems on End-of-Life Decisions

    • Shifting Societal Views on Death and the Right to Die

  7. Chapter 7: The Economic Impact on Healthcare Providers

    • How End-of-Life Care Affects Healthcare Systems

    • Ethical and Financial Conflicts in Treatment Choices

    • The Future of Palliative Care and Its Economic Sustainability

  8. Chapter 8: Advocacy and Reform in End-of-Life Care

    • Movements for Transparency in Healthcare Costs

    • Pushing for Better End-of-Life Care Policies

    • The Push for More Affordable and Accessible Palliative Care Options

  9. Chapter 9: Personal Stories and Real-Life Accounts

  • Families’ Struggles with Medical Bills and Insurance

  • Voices from Healthcare Providers on the Frontlines of End-of-Life Care

  • Lessons Learned from Those Who Have Experienced It

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