| Dealing with Death: A Handbook of Practices, Procedures and Law Contributor(s): Green, Michael (Author), Green, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843103818 ISBN-13: 9781843103813 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2006 Annotation: This second edition of Dealing with Death is a completely updated, authoritative and timely source of information that takes account of the recent changes in UK law relating to death and cremation certification, registration and coronial practice and the impact of the Harold Shipman and Alder Hey enquiries on current law. The authors bring together clear guidance on all the legal, technical and forensic procedures surrounding death, including exhumation and organ donation. They give insights into considerations for the living and dignified care for the dying and also offer an overview of cultural and religious death rites and the implications of religious beliefs on blood transfusions, terminal care and euthanasia. This professional handbook is a key text for coroners, lawyers, police, funeral directors and clergy, as well as healthcare professionals and students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Death & Dying - Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement |
| Dewey: 614.1 |
| LCCN: 2006009678 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.84" W x 9.66" (1.43 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dealing with Death is a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for professionals on the procedures, laws and cultural customs that should be observed when someone dies. This completely updated and expanded second edition takes into account the recent changes in UK law and the impact of the Harold Shipman and Alder Hey enquiries. Clear guidance is provided on all the legal, technical and forensic procedures surrounding death, including: * medical certification of cause of death * coroner's enquiries * autopsy * organ and tissue donation * burial and cremation * exhumation. The authors give insights into a wide range of sensitive areas, such as dignified care for the dying and considerations for the bereaved, the particular issues that arise when a baby dies, and the appropriate handling of death from AIDS. Part 3 provides an overview of a wide range of cultural and religious death rites and the implications of religious beliefs on blood transfusions, terminal care and euthanasia. This professional handbook is a key text for coroners, lawyers, police, funeral directors and clergy, as well as healthcare professionals, palliative care workers, social care professionals and students. |
Contributor Bio(s): Green, Michael: - Michael Green is Emeritus Professor of forensic pathology at the University of Sheffield. He was a Home Office pathologist and is now an independent consulting forensic pathologist.Green, Jennifer: - Jennifer Green is a retired consultant in public health, Wakefield Health Authority. She has also worked in anaesthetics, ophthalmology and general practice. |