On Life and Death

On Life and Death explores one of the most difficult questions in medicine, ethics, and law: how much control should individuals have over medical decisions at the end of life?The book examines patient autonomy, refusal of treatment, advance directives, decision-making capacity, palliative care, and the legal and ethical limits of medical intervention. It considers the responsibilities of physicians, families, and healthcare systems when preserving life may conflict with a patient's wishes, dignity, or quality of life.
Drawing on legal, ethical, and healthcare perspectives, including developments in Israel and international approaches, the book provides a multidisciplinary examination of end-of-life decision-making. Written for healthcare professionals, nurses, physicians, students, policymakers, legal professionals, and readers interested in bioethics, palliative care, and patient rights.