Modern Death: How Medicine Changed the End of Life
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (656 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1250160847 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Delving into the vast body of research on the evolving nature of death, Modern Death will provide readers with an enriched understanding of how death differs from the past, what our ancestors got right, and how trends and events have transformed this most final of human experiences.. No matter who you are, it is certain that one day you will die, but the mechanics and understanding of that experience will differ greatly in today’s modern age. The most basic aspects of dyingthe whys, wheres, whens, and howsare almost nothing like what they were mere decades ago. Beyond its ecology, epidemiology, and economics, the very ethos of death has changed. Haider Warraich is a young and brilliant new voice in the conversation about death and dying. Dr. Warraich’s debut book, explores the rituals and language of dying that have developed in the last century, and how modern technology has not only changed the hows, whens, and wheres of death,
How Death Has Changed, And What This Means For Patients Anne Mills In this very valuable book, Dr. Warraich examines how death has changed, and discussing the implications of those changes for all of us. We will all die, and most of us will be involved in the deaths of others. But the way most of us die has changed drastically over the past century. Before then, death usually came quickly, at home, and was usually definitive -- the heart stopped, and so did life. But now death te. Dying in America -- probably not what you have in mind Elizabeth Grainger I am a chaplain in a hospital. Dr. Warraich's well-researched and beautifully written treatise on how modern medicine has changed the way we die closely describes the reality I observe on a daily basis. In attempting to extend life, very often aggressive interventions seem to prolong a painful and confusing dying process that almost no one would elect if they and their families really knew the price they would ult. Educated Consumer said I didn't give it 5 stars because of one thing - the author pressed a little too hard on how patients want doctors to be like God. Well written subject matter. I didn't give it 5 stars because of one thing - the author pressed a little too hard on how patients want doctors to be like God. I think he missed the point. I don't believe he's Christian, and perhaps that is why I disagree. I found myself saying, "Get over yourself. You're my physician, NOT my savior." I expect a doctor to do everything in his/her power to fix my body. I have no des
He is currently a fellow in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. His medical and Op Ed pieces have appeared in many media outlets including the New York Times, The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, Slate, and the LA Times among others. HAIDER WARRAICH graduated from medical school in Pakistan in 2009. DR. . He did his residency in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess M
Haider Warraich has written an extraordinarily informative and reflective book, deftly balancing historical facts, statistics, humanism and masterful story telling. The result is nearly encyclopedic, with an illumination on every page."Stephen P. Warraich's rich and thorough Modern Death is a necessary contribution to this important canon."Ann Neumann, author of The Good Death: An Exploration of Dying in America"Harder Warraich has looked at modern death with the cool eye of a scientist, and the heart of a humane doctor. The resulting expert opinion is heartfelt, convincing and well informeda sincere and thorough examination of an often overlooked subject. I devoured it in one sitting."Katy Butler, New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door"This book has something valuable to say to every person alive. Warraich for penning this gift to the readera truly illuminating book. P