Basic questions on end of life decisions / Gary P. Steward 

Public ISBD Titre : Basic questions on end of life decisions : how do we know what's right? Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Gary P. Steward, Auteur ; William R. Cutrer, Auteur ; Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Auteur ; Paige C. Cunningham, Auteur ; John F. Kilner, Auteur ; Linda K. Bevington, Auteur Editeur : Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications Année de publication : c1998 Collection : BioBasics series Importance : 89 p. Présentation : Illustrations Format : 17 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-8254-3070-1 Note générale : Includes bibliographical references Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Miscellanea Death--Religious aspects--Christianity Index. décimale : BT 825 Note de contenu : I. Foundational issues -- Is death a natural part of life, and what should be my attitude toward it? -- When am I dying or in the "dying process"? -- How aggressively should we treat people with potentially fatal illnesses or injuries? -- How do I prepare adequately for the dying process? -- Is it selfish to want to be in control during the dying process? -- Should I consider organ donation, and if so, when? -- If I am old or disabled or my quality of life is low, is my life of less value? -- II. Decision-making issues -- What are the roles of the patient, the physician, and family members in treatment decision making? -- Who needs to know that I am dying or may be dying? -- What are informed consent and mental competence? -- Do I have a legal right to determine my medical treatment? -- What treatment and financial plans should I make while I am still healthy? -- What are advance directives? -- Are advance directives a good idea? -- Who makes treatment decisions for an incompetent patient with no advance directive? -- When is hospitalization appropriate? -- What is long-term care? -- III. Termination of life support -- What is "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order, and when is it appropriate? -- Should I be cautious about initiating life support for fear that removal may be difficult? -- What factors should a patient, a family, or other decision makers consider before deciding to terminate life support? -- If I remove life support, am I responsible for the death? -- Is it ever ethical to withhold fluids and nutrition? -- Should my desire to be with Christ in eternity play a part in end-of-life decisions? -- IV. Suffering -- Should suffering be avoided at all costs? -- How does my knowledge of Jesus' last days affect the way I view my own last days? -- Should I ask God to relieve my suffering? -- How can I cope with the suffering God doesn't relieve? -- Do physicians have the means available to control physical pain adequately? -- What is hospice, and what can it do for me or my loved one? -- Conclusion. Basic questions on end of life decisions : how do we know what's right? [texte imprimé] / Gary P. Steward, Auteur ; William R. Cutrer, Auteur ; Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Auteur ; Paige C. Cunningham, Auteur ; John F. Kilner, Auteur ; Linda K. Bevington, Auteur . - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications, c1998 . - 89 p. : Illustrations ; 17 cm. - (BioBasics series) . ISBN : 978-0-8254-3070-1 Includes bibliographical references Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Miscellanea Death--Religious aspects--Christianity Index. décimale : BT 825 Note de contenu : I. Foundational issues -- Is death a natural part of life, and what should be my attitude toward it? -- When am I dying or in the "dying process"? -- How aggressively should we treat people with potentially fatal illnesses or injuries? -- How do I prepare adequately for the dying process? -- Is it selfish to want to be in control during the dying process? -- Should I consider organ donation, and if so, when? -- If I am old or disabled or my quality of life is low, is my life of less value? -- II. Decision-making issues -- What are the roles of the patient, the physician, and family members in treatment decision making? -- Who needs to know that I am dying or may be dying? -- What are informed consent and mental competence? -- Do I have a legal right to determine my medical treatment? -- What treatment and financial plans should I make while I am still healthy? -- What are advance directives? -- Are advance directives a good idea? -- Who makes treatment decisions for an incompetent patient with no advance directive? -- When is hospitalization appropriate? -- What is long-term care? -- III. Termination of life support -- What is "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order, and when is it appropriate? -- Should I be cautious about initiating life support for fear that removal may be difficult? -- What factors should a patient, a family, or other decision makers consider before deciding to terminate life support? -- If I remove life support, am I responsible for the death? -- Is it ever ethical to withhold fluids and nutrition? -- Should my desire to be with Christ in eternity play a part in end-of-life decisions? -- IV. Suffering -- Should suffering be avoided at all costs? -- How does my knowledge of Jesus' last days affect the way I view my own last days? -- Should I ask God to relieve my suffering? -- How can I cope with the suffering God doesn't relieve? -- Do physicians have the means available to control physical pain adequately? -- What is hospice, and what can it do for me or my loved one? -- Conclusion.

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Genetic engineering / Timothy J. Demy 

Public ISBD Titre : Genetic engineering : a Christian response : crucial considerations in shaping life Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Gary P. Stewart, Auteur Editeur : Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications Année de publication : ©1999 Collection : Christian response series. Importance : 320 p. Format : 24 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-8254-2357-4 Note générale : Includes bibliographical references and index Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Genetic engineering--Moral and ethical aspects Genetic engineering--Religious aspects--Christianity Human genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects. Human genetics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Mots-clés : Genetics Index. décimale : RB 155 Note de contenu : Joy in the journey : a physician talks about the importance of genetic research / Francis S. Collins and Melissa Cox -- Genetic engineering : bane or blessing? / C. Ben Mitchell -- Genetics and Christianity : an uneasy but necessary partnership / Michael McKenzie -- Applying justice to genetics / Donal P. O'Mathuna -- Worldviews in conflict : human cloning and embryo manipulation / Frank E. Young -- Patenting life : an evangelical response / C. Ben Mitchell -- Confronting scientific authority with religious values : eugenics in American history / Edward J. Larson -- Genetics and human rights in a postmodern age / Jim Leffel -- The ethics of genetic engineering and artificial reproduction / J. Kerby Anderson -- Dealing with genetic reality : theological and clinical perspectives / William Cutrer and Sandra Glahn -- "The least that a parent can do" : prenatal genetic testing and the welcome of our children / Brock L. Eide -- Genetic counseling : guidance for chilling choices / Rebecca D. Pentz -- Perinatal hospice : a response to early termination for severe congenital anomalies / James S. Reitmann, Byron C. Calhoun, and Nathan J. Hoeldtke -- The cost of choice : a price too high in the triple screen for Down's syndrome / Thomas E. Elkins and Douglas Brown -- "What is man?" : a study of Old testament anthropology / Eugene H. Merrill -- Blame it on the beta-boosters : genetics, self-determination, and moral accountability / J. Daryl Charles -- The possibilities and ethics of human cloning / Raymond G. Bohlin -- Ethical issues and concerns about human cloning / Scott B. Rae -- A theology of healing and genetic engineering / Dennis P. Hollinger -- Genetic screening : suffering and sovereignty / Sonya Merrill. Genetic engineering : a Christian response : crucial considerations in shaping life [texte imprimé] / Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Gary P. Stewart, Auteur . - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications, ©1999 . - 320 p. ; 24 cm. - (Christian response series.) . ISBN : 978-0-8254-2357-4 Includes bibliographical references and index Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Genetic engineering--Moral and ethical aspects Genetic engineering--Religious aspects--Christianity Human genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects. Human genetics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Mots-clés : Genetics Index. décimale : RB 155 Note de contenu : Joy in the journey : a physician talks about the importance of genetic research / Francis S. Collins and Melissa Cox -- Genetic engineering : bane or blessing? / C. Ben Mitchell -- Genetics and Christianity : an uneasy but necessary partnership / Michael McKenzie -- Applying justice to genetics / Donal P. O'Mathuna -- Worldviews in conflict : human cloning and embryo manipulation / Frank E. Young -- Patenting life : an evangelical response / C. Ben Mitchell -- Confronting scientific authority with religious values : eugenics in American history / Edward J. Larson -- Genetics and human rights in a postmodern age / Jim Leffel -- The ethics of genetic engineering and artificial reproduction / J. Kerby Anderson -- Dealing with genetic reality : theological and clinical perspectives / William Cutrer and Sandra Glahn -- "The least that a parent can do" : prenatal genetic testing and the welcome of our children / Brock L. Eide -- Genetic counseling : guidance for chilling choices / Rebecca D. Pentz -- Perinatal hospice : a response to early termination for severe congenital anomalies / James S. Reitmann, Byron C. Calhoun, and Nathan J. Hoeldtke -- The cost of choice : a price too high in the triple screen for Down's syndrome / Thomas E. Elkins and Douglas Brown -- "What is man?" : a study of Old testament anthropology / Eugene H. Merrill -- Blame it on the beta-boosters : genetics, self-determination, and moral accountability / J. Daryl Charles -- The possibilities and ethics of human cloning / Raymond G. Bohlin -- Ethical issues and concerns about human cloning / Scott B. Rae -- A theology of healing and genetic engineering / Dennis P. Hollinger -- Genetic screening : suffering and sovereignty / Sonya Merrill.

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Suicide : a Christian response / Timothy J. Demy 

Public ISBD Titre : Suicide : a Christian response : crucial considerations for choosing life Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Stewart, Gary, Auteur Editeur : Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications Année de publication : c1997 Importance : 490 p. Format : 24 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-8254-2355-0 Note générale : includes bibliographies and indexes. Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Euthanasia -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Euthanasia--Moral and ethical aspects Suicide -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Suicide--Moral and ethical aspects Index. décimale : HV 6545 Suicide : a Christian response : crucial considerations for choosing life [texte imprimé] / Timothy J. Demy, Auteur ; Stewart, Gary, Auteur . - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications, c1997 . - 490 p. ; 24 cm. ISBN : 978-0-8254-2355-0 includes bibliographies and indexes. Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Euthanasia -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Euthanasia--Moral and ethical aspects Suicide -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Suicide--Moral and ethical aspects Index. décimale : HV 6545

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