
Between Life and Death
A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care
Kathryn Butler(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4335-6101-6 (ISBN)
Description
"To prepare yourself to make difficult medical decisions in a distinctly Christian way, you won't do better than to read Between Life and Death."
-Tim Challies
Modern medical advances save countless lives. But for all their merits, sophisticated technologies have created a daunting new challenge, namely a blurring of the expanse between life and death. The dying process is often hidden behind a complex web of medical terminology, statistics, and ethical decisions, making it difficult for patients and loved ones to know how to approach the end of life in a dignity-affirming, God-honoring, faith-filled way.
This book offers a distinctly Christian guide to end-of-life care. It equips you by explaining common medical jargon, exploring biblical principles that connect to common medical situations, and offering guidance for making critical decisions. In these pages, you will find the medical knowledge and scriptural wisdom you need to navigate this painful and confusing process with clarity, peace, and discernment.
Addresses a gap in the current literature by providing clear medical ethics guidance for Christians
Equips readers with both the clinical and spiritual knowledge they need to navigate end-of-life decisions
Includes a short devotion and prayer at the end of each chapter
-Tim Challies
Modern medical advances save countless lives. But for all their merits, sophisticated technologies have created a daunting new challenge, namely a blurring of the expanse between life and death. The dying process is often hidden behind a complex web of medical terminology, statistics, and ethical decisions, making it difficult for patients and loved ones to know how to approach the end of life in a dignity-affirming, God-honoring, faith-filled way.
This book offers a distinctly Christian guide to end-of-life care. It equips you by explaining common medical jargon, exploring biblical principles that connect to common medical situations, and offering guidance for making critical decisions. In these pages, you will find the medical knowledge and scriptural wisdom you need to navigate this painful and confusing process with clarity, peace, and discernment.
Addresses a gap in the current literature by providing clear medical ethics guidance for Christians
Equips readers with both the clinical and spiritual knowledge they need to navigate end-of-life decisions
Includes a short devotion and prayer at the end of each chapter
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 143 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-6101-6 (9781433561016)
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Kathryn Butler (MD, Columbia University) worked as a trauma surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital before she left clinical practice to homeschool her children. She now writes regularly about faith, medicine, and the power of great stories. She is the author of many books, including the Lamplight Series of decide-as-you-go adventures, The Dream Keeper Saga for middle-grade readers, and The Storyteller's Bible.
Content
Introduction
Part 1: Dying, but Alive in Christ
Framing the Issue
Wisdom Begins with the Word
Part 2: A Detailed Look at Organ-Supporting Measures
Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest
Introduction to Intensive Care
Mechanical Ventilation
Cardiovascular Support: Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Lines
Artificially Administered Nutrition
Dialysis
Brain Injury
Part 3: Discernment at Life's End
Comfort Measures and Hospice
Physician-Assisted Suicide
Advance Care Planning
Being a Voice: Surrogate Decision Making
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Appendix 1: Summary Chart of Organ-Supporting Measures
Appendix 2: Sample Advance Directive
Appendix 3: Scripture Passages for Comfort
Glossary
Notes
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index
Part 1: Dying, but Alive in Christ
Framing the Issue
Wisdom Begins with the Word
Part 2: A Detailed Look at Organ-Supporting Measures
Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest
Introduction to Intensive Care
Mechanical Ventilation
Cardiovascular Support: Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Lines
Artificially Administered Nutrition
Dialysis
Brain Injury
Part 3: Discernment at Life's End
Comfort Measures and Hospice
Physician-Assisted Suicide
Advance Care Planning
Being a Voice: Surrogate Decision Making
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Appendix 1: Summary Chart of Organ-Supporting Measures
Appendix 2: Sample Advance Directive
Appendix 3: Scripture Passages for Comfort
Glossary
Notes
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index