The Rights of the Dying

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The Rights of the Dying is written by David Kessler and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0788163094 (ISBN 10) and 9780788163098 (ISBN 13).

A book for people dealing with life-challenging diseases, but even more so it is a book for spouses and companions, parents and children, siblings and friends. It examines the physical and emotional experiences of death and helps the reader find a way to say goodbye. In gentle, compassionate language, Kessler outlines the 17 rights of the dying, principles that will help people face death with dignity. For family members, he provides a vocabulary, a way of communicating with one another as well as with doctors and hospital staff. He also provides a way of allowing the dying family member to participate in all decisions and express their own feelings.