A Death Prolonged: Answers to difficult end-of-life issues like code status, living wills, do not resuscitate, and the excessive costs of terminal med - Paperback

by Jeffrey Paul Gordon (Author)

This novel attacks myths about end-of-life care that lead to unnecessary suffering and financial waste. Health professionals and the public alike need this information so they can make good decisions and avoid disasters at the end of life. By addressing this issue through fiction, Dr. Gordon takes his readers into a hospital to witness the perils of delaying the discussions about end-of-life care. The story engages and informs to motivate people to act on this crucial issue.