Intro; Dedication; Epigraph; What I have learnt about dying well; A day in the life; Part 1: The values of those who die well; Believing; Acceptance; Meaning; Forgiveness; Equanimity; Kindness; Gratitude; Part 2: Conversations; What doctors say, what patients hear; Giving patients the worst news; How people die; Deciding where to die; Getting the best care at the end of life; Letting go; Part 3: Advice for patients and their families; Handling conflict within families; Friendship and grief; Deciding between work and rest; Caring for a loved one with dementia
Helping our loved ones die comfortablyBeing a good advocate for the dying; Ensuring the whole family gets help; Planning ahead; The pros and cons of clinical trials; Protecting our health; Tackling pain at the end of life; What to do about denial; Dealing with a sudden death; Facing the aftermath; Epilogue; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Copyright
