Final Exit (Third Edition) is a landmark work that addresses the practical, legal, and personal realities surrounding the desire for a dignified death among the terminally ill. Author Derek Humphry provides a compassionate, straightforward guide for patients, families, and medical professionals navigating the complex landscape of self-deliverance and assisted suicide. Recognising that modern perceptions of death are often sanitised by media, this book offers essential, researched information on how to handle end-of-life requests while remaining within the bounds of the law.
The text covers critical topics including the limitations of standard living wills, the importance of psychological support, and the necessity of thoughtful planning. With sensitivity, Humphry examines the methods for ensuring a peaceful passing, while providing resources to help loved ones manage this profoundly intimate experience. By shifting the focus toward autonomy and the "good death," this revised and updated edition serves as an indispensable reference for those facing the most difficult decision of their lives. It remains a courageous, essential source for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of choosing the timing and manner of one’s own departure.
Used (good, see images, some cover wear) Softcover ISBN 9780385336536
