The Sanctity Of Social Life by Diana Crane, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

For years, speculation has been mounting among lawyers, church leaders, social scientists, and the general public over the question of prolongation of life and the critically ill patient's "right to die." But what is thephysician'sattitude toward this controversial subject? Under what conditions does a doctor battle to save the life of the patient, and when does he decide to withdraw medical treatment and allow death to occur? The answers to these questions form the basis of this book, a fascinating examination of the nature of death and dying, as seen from the physician' point of view. | The Sanctity Of Social Life by Diana Crane, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters