Introduction: then and now
The basics: life, death, planning
Controversies and how to avoid becoming one
Alberta Cole: not deciding is a decision
Step one: overview of the forms
Step two: choosing the kind of care you want
Karen Quinlan, Nancy Cruzan, and Terri Schiavo: it's not just about older people
Dave Eckhart: who's in charge?
Step three: selecting your health care agent
Palliative care and hospice
Abby Miller: a better end
No easy answers: Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Why don't more people have an advance directive?
Step four: legal and other decisions
