Title

Autonomy and End of Life Decision Making: Reflections of a Lawyer and a Daughter

Abstract

This short essay reflects upon end of life decision making from both a legal perspective as well as from the perspective of a family member living the experience of facing end of life decisions of a loved one. Most importantly, the reflections focus on the vast gulf that exists between these two perspectives.

Disciplines

Health Law and Policy

Date of this Version

June 2005