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If you are unable to make or communicate your wishes, your doctor will look to next of kin to help direct your care. Learn about a Health Care Power of Attorney below.

Everyone has read books about the Holocaust, and may feel that everything to be said has been said. John Boyne's book disproves this time and time again with readers.

Awards, such as medals and ribbons, earned while in the military, occasionally go missing. They may be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Replacing them is not difficult.

As of today, 101,898 people are waiting for transplant surgeries, according to the official U.S. government Web site for organ and tissue donation.

The European Union has bought out a paper, Meeting the Organ Shortage, which recommends, if possible, the full implementation of the Spanish transplant system.

Patrick Swayze is best known for his leading man roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost. His newest project is The Beast, a dramatic series about an FBI agent on A&E TV.

Discussing your wishes with regards to life and death issues can be as uncomfortable and controversial as discussing politics or religion.

Life insurance may be an essential but there is no reason to pay over the odds for the best life coverage. Consumers should look at their needs before looking for quotes.

In Rudolf Steiner's thought, Christmas is a cosmic event that concerns men as well as the natural realm.

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for birth, marriage, death certificates; legal & citizenship papers, military and school records.

Suite101 catches up with SF author Alan Dean Foster in six quick bursts.

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

Be well-informed and prepared for a Day Surgery hospital stay. Avoid potential problems by understanding what to bring to hospital, what is best left at home and why.

Despite the attitude of the church regarding homosexuality, there are two clear examples of same-sex couples in the Bible.

The first ghostly happenings began in 1901 when the cemetery that fell into disuse was being readied for construction of the new Easton Library to be built there.

Although brain death implies the absence of brainstem reflexes, spinal reflexes may remain. This persistent "response" may confuse family members.

When arranging a burial, most people employ a professional to help with the practicalities. This article gives tips and guidance on what to consider when appointing one.

It's time to give marriage back to the church and get the government back to governing contracts.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor John E. Baldacci of Maine signed LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom into law.

The Death With Dignity Act (DWDA) became Oregon State law in 1997. Based on 2007 figures, 341 persons have died under the law; 15.6 DWDA deaths per 10,000 total deaths.

Take responsibility for your own health status by keeping an up to date copy of your personal health information.

Robert Metcalfe, nearly a World War 2 casualty several times over, became an icon for Canadian veterans and is pictured on the country's $10 bill.

A profile of Ted Levine, the gifted character actor whose CV includes a recurring role in the TV show Monk as well as the films The Silence of the Lambs, and Heat.

"As one who rarely cries, I cried more while filming than I have during the past 10 years," The Messenger star Woody Harrelson told the Sarasota Film Festival audience.

Organizations such as Alcor, American Cryonics Society, and the Cryonics Institute preserve the recent dead so that future medical advances can bring them back to life.

Learn the basics about living wills. Will your wishes be respected if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself?

What are the basics to have on hand for any emergency, disaster or in case of illness? How often do they need to be replaced?

Typically in the United Kingdom (UK) the named executor for the estate of a deceased person files applications and forms related to the estate.

Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)