Dying Well

John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics at University College London, and author of Matters of Life & Death: Human dilemmas in the light of the Christian Faith, and Right to Die? Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life care (both IVP). He and his wife Celia live in London and they have three grown-up sons.

Foreword by Rico Tice ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
1. Dying in the modern world 1
2. The art of dying 13
3. The opportunities that dying well may bring 16
4. The challenges of dying well 40
5. Communicating honestly 77
6. Learning from the example of Jesus 87
7. A sure and steadfast hope 109
Appendix 1. For carers and relatives:
practical, medical and pastoral issues 128
Appendix 2. Prayers 143
Appendix 3. Current legal framework
for end-of-life decisions 147
Appendix 4. Sample statement of wishes
and values for a Christian believer 153
Notes and references 156
Further reading and resources 166