This interdisciplinary collection presents valuable discourse and reflection on the nature of a good death. Bringing together a leading judge and other legal scholars, philosophers, social scientists, practitioners and parents who present varying accounts of a good death, the chapters draw from personal experience as well as policy, practice and academic analysis.

Covering themes such as patients’ rights to determine their own good death, considering their best interests when communication becomes difficult, and the role and responsibilities of health professionals, the book outlines how ethical healthcare might be achieved when dealing with assisted suicide by organisations and how end of life services, in general, might be improved.

A Good Death? will be of interest to students and academics working in the area of medical law and ethics, as well as health professionals and policy-makers.