The book is primarily intended for
seniors, people who are seriously ill, and their families and friends. It is also a resource guide for those working in
public health and
elderly care. The book rates more than a dozen methods of euthanasia according to reliability and peacefulness scales. Strategies covered by the books include: the use of gases such as
nitrogen,
poisons such as
carbon monoxide, prescription drugs such as
insulin and the
opiates, and former
prescription drugs such as the
barbiturates. The book details lawful means of obtaining and administering the drugs, and other peripheral issues such as drug storage,
shelf life and disposal. The
Swiss assisted suicide services are also covered in detail, as are issues such as the writing of
wills,
advance directives, and issues of determining decision-making capacity. One of the more controversial aspects of the book is its coverage of the Internet as a source of drugs. To this end, the authors publish a regular
neighbourhood watch that warns about Internet
scammers and
fraudulent websites. ==Reception==