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Hoffman, Molly K. – Death Studies, 1994
Considers Directive to Physician, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions, and Medical Ethics Decision Form. Notes importance of process individuals go through in defining what quality of life means to them. Sees current struggle being individual articulation of one's wishes based on personal definition of quality of life set forth in…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Beliefs, Death, Decision Making