__"To prepare yourself to make difficult medical decisions in a distinctly Christian way, you won't do better than to read Between Life and Death."__ —__Tim Challies__

Modern medical advances save countless lives. But for all their merits, sophisticated technologies have created a daunting new challenge, namely a blurring of the expanse between life and death. The dying process is often hidden behind a complex web of medical terminology, statistics, and ethical decisions, making it difficult for patients and loved ones to know how to approach the end of life in a dignity-affirming, Godhonoring, faith-filled way.

This book offers a distinctly Christian guide to end-of-life care. It equips readers by explaining common medical jargon, exploring biblical principles that connect to common medical situations, and offering guidance for making critical decisions. In these pages, readers will find the medical knowledge and scriptural wisdom they need to navigate this painful and confusing process with clarity, peace, and discernment.

This book aims to equip Christians facing end-of-life decisions by simplifying confusing jargon and exploring biblical principles families need in order to navigate the transition from this life to the next.

Kathryn Butler

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Dedication

Introduction

Part 1 Dying, but Alive in Christ

1 Framing the Issue

2 Wisdom Begins with the Word

Part 2 A Detailed Look at Organ-S upporting Measures

3 Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest

4 Introduction to Intensive Care

5 Mechanical Ventilation

6 Cardiovascular Support

7 Artificially Administered Nutrition

8 Dialysis

9 Brain Injury

Part 3 Discernment at Life’s End

10 Comfort Measures and Hospice

11 Physician-A ssisted Suicide

12 Advance C are Planning

13 Being a Voice

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3 Glossary

Notes

General Index

Scripture Index

__“To prepare yourself to make difficult medical decisions in a distinctly Christian way, you won’t do better than to read Between Life and Death.”__ —__Tim Challies__

Modern medical advances save countless lives. But for all their merits, sophisticated technologies have created a daunting new challenge, namely a blurring of the expanse between life and death. The dying process is often hidden behind a complex web of medical terminology, statistics, and ethical decisions, making it difficult for patients and loved ones to know how to approach the end of life in a dignity-affirming, Godhonoring, faith-filled way.

This book offers a distinctly Christian guide to end-of-life care. It equips readers by explaining common medical jargon, exploring biblical principles that connect to common medical situations, and offering guidance for making critical decisions. In these pages, readers will find the medical knowledge and scriptural wisdom they need to navigate this painful and confusing process with clarity, peace, and discernment.

Part One: Dying, but Alive in Christ

Introduction

1\. Framing the Issue

2\. Wisdom Begins with the Word

Part Two: A Detailed Look at Organ-Supporting Measures

3\. Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest

4\. Introduction to the Intensive Care

5\. Mechanical Ventilation

6\. Cardiovascular Support: Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Lines

7\. Artificially-Administered Nutrition

8\. Dialysis

9\. Brain Injury

Part Three: Discernment at Life’s End

10\. Comfort Measures and Hospice

11\. Physician-Assisted Suicide

12\. Advance Care Planning

13\. Being a Voice: Surrogate Decision Making

Conclusion

Appendix 1: Summary Chart of Organ-Supporting Measures

Appendix 2: Sample Advance Directive

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