Browsing by Subject "Death and Dying"

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    Death and Burial Collection: Purchased on the Occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Department of Mortuary Science 1908-1983, Kathleen and William L. McReavy Benefactors
    (2002) Chew, Katherine
    A bibliography of the Death & Burial Collection that was purchased and donated to the Department of Mortuary Science in recognition of the Department's 75th Anniversary (1908-1983) by Kathleen and William L. McReavy. The collection was placed in the BioMedical Library and the Wangensteen Historical Library and a scan of the bookplate placed in the materials is part of the document. The collections consists of books, pamphlets, booklets and similar items.
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    End of life care: an ethical overview
    (University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics, 2005) University of Minnesota: Center for Bioethics
    Beginning with a definition of death in modern society and continuing all the way through post-death issues, End of Life Care: An Ethical Overview presents significant ethical issues related to death and dying. We focus on ethical considerations of subjects that include the benefits and drawbacks of various types of modern treatment, ending life through physician assistance or termination of treatment, options for preserving the individual autonomy of the patient, the special situation of terminally ill children, and conducting medical research. Each section includes key terminology sufficient to form a basic understanding of the issue and ethical arguments on both sides of the question. A list of further resources, as well as references throughout the paper, provide quick and easy access to further information on topics of particular interest.