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Death and dying, undated

 Item — Box: 15

Scope and Contents

Dr. Hook and Dr. Hunter discuss terminal illness and dying. Hunter has selected Hook to take care of medical decisions regarding his death when Hunter becomes incapable; does not want his wife to be burdened; discusses quality of life; emphasizes trust when selecting someone to make decisions regarding life support, resuscitation, withdrawing medications, etc.; felt that he was dying when he was in California; accepted it emotionally that he was dying; was not frightened by death. Hook and Hunter agree that patients with terminal illness are isolated. There should be care expanded to patients who know they do not have long to live. Today’s medicine is so advanced; prolongs the biological life as long as the vital processes are going on. Lawyers and others are taking over all decisions in many cases. Jonathan Mednick, filmmaker; Margot White, producer

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet

Physical Description

1 master videocassette, 1 preservation DVD

Repository Details

Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository

Contact:
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States