Overview
This Almanac examines the law concerning an individual's right to die and one's right to issue advance directives concerning health care decisions. Additionally, a historical analysis of the topic, constitutional considerations, and recent developments in the law are discussed. An appendix provides directories of organizations, sample documents and statutes. A glossary is included.
The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
Synopsis
This Almanac examines the law concerning an individual's right to die and one's right to issue advance directives concerning health care decisions. Additionally, a historical analysis of the topic, constitutional considerations, and recent developments in the law are discussed. An appendix provides directories of organizations, sample documents and statutes. A glossary is included.
The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.