
Between Life and Death
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"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, Godhonoring, faith-filled way.
This book offers a distinctly Christian guide to end-of-life care. It equips readers by explaining common medical jargon, exploring biblical principles that connect to common medical situations, and offering guidance for making critical decisions. In these pages, readers will find the medical knowledge and scriptural wisdom they need to navigate this painful and confusing process with clarity, peace, and discernment.
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Kathryn Butler is a trauma surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom, who writes regularly for the Gospel Coalition, desiringGod.org, and other platforms on faith, medicine, and the power of great stories. She's the author of many books, including the Dream Keeper Saga, a middle-grade fantasy series with Christian themes, and the Lamplight Series of decide-as-you-go adventures.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Dying, but Alive in Christ
- 1 Framing the Issue
- 2 Wisdom Begins with the Word
- Part 2 A Detailed Look at Organ-S upporting Measures
- 3 Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest
- 4 Introduction to Intensive Care
- 5 Mechanical Ventilation
- 6 Cardiovascular Support
- 7 Artificially Administered Nutrition
- 8 Dialysis
- 9 Brain Injury
- Part 3 Discernment at Life's End
- 10 Comfort Measures and Hospice
- 11 Physician-A ssisted Suicide
- 12 Advance C are Planning
- 13 Being a Voice
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix 1
- Appendix 2
- Appendix 3
- Glossary
- Notes
- Further Reading
- General Index
- Scripture Index
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