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Direct linkSharp, Shane; Carr, Deborah; Macdonald, Cameron – Social Forces, 2012
We use Wisconsin Longitudinal Study data (n = 2,678) to assess the effects of religious denomination and ideology on end-of-life treatment preferences in two hypothetical terminal illness scenarios: physical pain and severe cognitive impairment. We found no statistically significant differences when comparing traditionally defined religious…
Descriptors: Protestants, Pain, Longitudinal Studies, Terminal Illness
Peer reviewedHoffman, 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
