Life, Death, and Catholic Medical Choices

With the many medical options available to us and our loved ones, how do we make informed decisions that draw upon our Catholic tradition and thus respect our own human dignity and the dignity of others?

Using a question & answer format, this book addresses issues concerning the beginning of human life, life "in between," and the end of life. Topics include:

Infertility

Stem cell research

Organ donation

Genetic testing

Pain management

Euthanasia

Withdrawing life support

Cremation

In Life, Death, and Catholic Medical Choices: 50 Questions From the Pews, Fathers O'Neil and Black bring professional training in Catholic ethics into dialogue with questions people in the pews face. Using precise language, they help us understand that respect for life and human dignity are at the heart of moral analysis and pastoral theological reflection.