"I had the opportunity to read a pre-publication of this book. It is simply outstanding. It was genius to concoct such a book, and the book itself is jam packed with indispensable knowledge for patients and families who expect to encounter or have encountered a problem that tests their values and beliefs. Highly recommended!" (Dr. Glenn McGee, Editor in Chief, American Journal of Bioethics, 2010)
"This book is designed to help patients and families make informed
decisions about medical and ethical issues they may face. Written in
plain language for the lay reader, it can help in both medical
decision-making and planning for future health care. Each chapter
presents one topic that might arise in life, along with a fictional case
that sets the stage for discussion. Some of the topics that might be of particular interest to people with
dementia and their families include advance directives, refusing medical
treatment, health care at the end of life, neuroethics (issues that
arise when illness affects the brain), genetic testing, and
participating in a research study. Other topics include Do Not
Resuscitate Orders, non-beneficial medical interventions, quality of
life and treatment burdens, patient privacy and confidentiality,
transplant ethics, reproductive technology, and pediatric ethics. The
book also has a list of helpful resources and a glossary of frequently
used terms in medical ethics and health care." (National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, 2012)
With co-author Rena Down, my second book, The Organ Donor Experience: Good Samaritans and the Meaning of Altruism, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in Oct 2011. You can order the book now on Amazon.com and various other on-line booksellers. The book is also available for e-readers such as Kindle and Nook.
"Bramstedt & Down's The Organ Donor Experience has done what none have before: tell the story of all phases of organ donation from the donor’s perspective. By doing this, the reader is thrust into the mind of the donors, to understand their motivations and ultimately, what is altruistic behavior. This is an essential read for all those interested in organ donation." (Dr. Richard Fatica, Medical Director, Kidney Transplantation, Cleveland Clinic)
"...[The Organ Donor Experience] escapes the drudgery of a research-laden study and instead reads as a fascinating story of a very human issue." (Publisher's Weekly, 12/05/2011)
"Bramstedt and
Down look at the motivations and experiences of 22 Good Samaritans who
have donated a kidney, a lobe of the liver, or part of a lung to a
stranger....Concepts of
altruism are also considered: Are we prewired for it, or do we learn it?
The authors provide information about the evaluation of potential
candidates for organ donation, the surgery itself, possible
complications, and the effects on family members while telling the
stories of Good Samaritan organ donors." (American Library Association Booklist, Jan 2012)
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The book below is a collection of poems, written as a form of narrative medicine, while the author was suffering from vertigo. The poems are presented in chronological format, from illness onset, through various treatments, and recovery. The poems are a deep insight into the world of suffering that occurs in patients who have balance disorders such as vertigo.
The book is available as a Kindle download from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de
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