Springer - Aging: Decisions at the End of Life (Vol 12)

Explore the complex ethical and legal landscape of geriatric care with Aging: Decisions at the End of Life. This volume serves as the final installment in a specialized trilogy on aging developed for the International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. This book brings together leading scholars from various academic disciplines to analyze the most sensitive topics in aging studies. Readers will find detailed examinations of quality of life assessments, the evolution of palliative care, and the complexities of end-of-life care management. The text also addresses difficult subjects such as euthanasia and the legalities of consent to research. Designed for professionals and students in law, ethics, and medicine, this work provides a scholarly foundation for understanding the difficult choices made at the end of life. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective that is essential for anyone studying the intersection of law and modern medical practices.