Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-Of-Life Medical Care

Table of Contents: Introduction Part 1: Dying, but Alive in Christ Framing the Issue Wisdom Begins with the Word Part 2: A Detailed Look at Organ-Supporting Measures Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest   Introduction to Intensive Care Mechanical Ventilation Cardiovascular Support: Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Lines Artificially Administered Nutrition Dialysis Brain Injury Part 3: Discernment at Life’s End Comfort Measures and Hospice Physician-Assisted Suicide Advance Care Planning Being a Voice: Surrogate Decision Making ConclusionAcknowledgmentsAppendix 1: Summary Chart of Organ-Supporting MeasuresAppendix 2: Sample Advance DirectiveAppendix 3: Scripture Passages for ComfortGlossaryNotesFurther ReadingGeneral IndexScripture Index   Kathryn Butler (MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons) is a trauma surgeon who is board certified in surgical critical care and served on the faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. After a decade of