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Wants, Wishes, and Wills: A Medical and Legal Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family in Sickness and in Health | 
| Authors: Wynne A. Whitman, Shawn D. Glisson
Publisher: FT Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 800117
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0131568981
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1
EAN: 9780131568983
ASIN: 0131568981
Publication Date: May 11, 2007
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Take Control of Your Medical Care, Your Estate Planning, and the Legacy You Leave PIncludes checklists, examples, definitions, ideas, and a plain- English glossary of the terms you need to understand P"Whether you are single, married, old, young, parent, or child, this book will be useful. The authors' combination of medical and legal expertise make this an exceptionally comprehensive guide for thinking through important health, end-of-life, and estate planning issues that we all face. It certainly helped me open a dialogue with my family and spurred me to take control of my own wants, wishes, and wills." P-Cynthia J. Smith, Lecturer, Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business and Department of Anthropology P"Over many years of helping patients and families deal with the end of their lives, I am always struck by how hard it is to face that inevitable event. Thinking straight when you can makes sense.Wants, Wishes, and Wills can help you do it now. Tomorrow is already here." P-Deborah Y. Kamin, PhD, Senior Director of Cancer Policy and Clinical Affairs,American Society of Clinical Oncology P"Wants, Wishes, and Wills is a `must read' for anyone needing to access the U.S. health care system." P-Vickie Yates Brown, President-Elect (2007-2008), American Bar Association Health Law Section P"As you read the sound advice from Wynne Whitman and Dr. Shawn Glisson, think about your own life circumstances. Think about your family, friends-and yourself. Remember that thinking about its end may be the most eloquent way to celebrate your life." P-from the foreword by Dr. Joseph S. Bailes,M.D., Medical Oncologist, Co-Chair, Government Relations Council, American Society of Clinical Oncology PA terminal diagnosis...a life-threatening disease... recognition of one's own mortality...or simply planning ahead. These all lead individuals to contemplate difficult end-of-life decisions. But when they do, they find themselves confused, desperately seeking guidance: about Living Wills, about health care proxies, about their own care, wishes, and affairs. Dr. Shawn D. Glisson and Wynne A.Whitman, Esq., help people face these issues every day- Glisson as a respected oncologist,Whitman as an experienced estate lawyer. Now, they've come together to give readers all the tools they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. The authors provide compassionate, up-to-date, plain-English guidance you need to decide for yourself and stay in control of your life. PUnderstand your choices and take control of them Know your options and make sure your decisions are respected Know the law-before it's too late Understand directives, health care proxies, Living Wills, and powers of attorney The authors answer questions such as: PHow can I make sure I get the best possible care to fight my disease? How do I prepare a Living Will that accurately expresses my views? Will alternative therapies help me? What should I know about hospice? What's the best way to plan my estate and minimize my taxes? Above all, how do I make sure my wishes are followed? Foreword PIntroduction PSection I The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Health and Medical Situation PChapter 1 Health and Medical Wants: Your Personal Health Care System 3 PChapter 2 Health and Medical Wishes: Providers, Facilities, and Programs 11 PChapter 3 Health and Medical Wills: Your Medical Conditions 33 PSection II The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Personal Situation PChapter 4 Personal Wants: Doctors and Dialogue 43 PChapter 5 Personal Wishes: Screening and Counseling 51 PChapter 6 Personal Wills: Drugs, Diets, and Devices 63 PSection III The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Medical-Legal Affairs PChapter 7 Medical-Legal Wants: Understanding Interventions 83 PChapter 8 Medical-Legal Wishes: Defining Capacity, Consciousness, and Contingencies 95 PChapter 9 Medical-Legal Wills: Directives, Definitions, and Discussions 111 PSection IV The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Selfless Contributions PChapter 10 Selfless Contribution Wants: Donating Time, Tissue, and Treatment Data 137 PChapter 11 Selfless Contribution Wishes: Individual Purpose, Production, and Protection 145 PChapter 12 Selfless Contribution Wills: Donation Requirements, Responsibilities, and Rights 153 PSection V The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Estate Planning PChapter 13 Estate Planning Wants: Purpose, Preparation, and Protection 161 PChapter 14 Estate Planning Wishes: Caring for Family, Friends, and Foundations 181 PChapter 15 Estate Planning Wills: Testaments, Trusts, and Other Tools 193 PSection VI The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Legacy PChapter 16 Legacy Wants: Providing Ideas, Intentions, and Instructions 219 PChapter 17 Legacy Wishes: Assisting Family, Friends, and Future Generations to Remember 233 PChapter 18 Legacy Wills: Your Safety, Your Rights, and Your Records 241 PConclusion 255 PAdditional Resources 261 PGlossary 265 PIndex 279
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| Customer Reviews:
Easy Reading about Difficult Issues June 1, 2007
This book is amazing. The authors have a great way of making light of issues that most don't want to think about, let alone read about. While it is light-hearted, the book is also quite informative - It is a must read for old and young.
An invaluable resource May 16, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My mother-in-law lost her battle against ovarian cancer in December. If only my husband and I had this book when she was diagnosed! It contains so much helpful advice that could have made the past two years less of a nightmare. The book has great information on clinical trials and hospice. It also would have helped us make sure all the right legal documents were in place. If we'd had access to this information earlier on, I think we could have saved a lot of money on attorney fees. Since I'm in my late thirties, I've never given much thought to wills, etc. But after reading this book, and watching the whole Anna Nicole saga on TV, I understand how crucial it is to have the proper paperwork, and am in the process of having a will and other documents drawn up myself.
A must read for you and your family May 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a woman who graduated with a Psychology degree - and then shifted gears to become an Estates Trusts lawyer - I find that Ms. Whitman and Dr. Glisson smoothly combine information from often-disparate schools of thought in their book. Planning for the end of your life is not just a medical, business, or legal affair; it is also a matter of the heart. These authors get that. The tone of the book instantly puts the reader at ease, with the use of humor and quotes from everyday people who completed surveys on the topic, and provides critical information no matter in what stage of life you find yourself. Share it with those you love.
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