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R. S. Downie

    Cette auteure se concentre sur des portraits incisifs de moments historiques. Ses œuvres sont connues pour leur capacité à donner vie aux époques et aux personnages passés. Les lecteurs apprécient ses récits captivants. Son style offre une perspective unique sur l'expérience humaine.

    End of Life Choices
    Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls
    The Philosophy of Palliative Care
    The Healing Arts
    • The Healing Arts

      An Oxford Illustrated Anthology

      • 356pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
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      Exploring the journey of life, this book delves into the profound impact of medical emergencies and chronic illnesses from birth to old age. It highlights the relationships between patients and healthcare providers, emphasizing themes of suffering, compassion, and the human experience within the medical system. Through personal stories and insights, it reveals the complexities of navigating health challenges and the emotional connections forged in times of crisis.

      The Healing Arts
    • The Philosophy of Palliative Care

      Critique and Reconstruction

      • 254pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
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      Focusing on the ethical dilemmas faced in palliative care for the terminally ill, this book critically examines established philosophies and proposes a new framework to enhance clinical practices. By addressing the complexities of end-of-life care, it aims to advance the specialty and improve patient outcomes, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on healthcare ethics.

      The Philosophy of Palliative Care
    • Britannia, 117 AD Primitive, cold, and a touch damp Welcome to the most remote corner of the Roman Empire For army doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso, this overseas posting is no picnic. He has vast debts, a slave girl too clever for her own good and an overbearing hospital administrator to cope with � not to mention a serial killer stalking the local bar. Washed-out dancing girls are being washed-up with the tide and everyone expects Ruso to investigate, even though the breakthroughs of forensic science lie centuries in the future. Will the gods smile on him before he too falls prey to the murderer? If only it were possible to find a good Falernian wine in Britannia, life would seem so much rosier � and perhaps the locals might stop killing each other �

      Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls
    • End of Life Choices

      Consensus and Controversy

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Exploring the evolving landscape of palliative care, this book delves into critical issues such as choice, assisted suicide, and ethical responsibilities surrounding end-of-life decisions. It addresses the complexities of Advance Care Plans, the Mental Capacity Act, and the implications of the Department of Health's End of Life Care Strategy. By examining various themes and contradictions, the work offers insights into the philosophical and practical challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare providers in navigating end-of-life care.

      End of Life Choices