Being Mortal
About this book
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a 2014 non-fiction book by American surgeon Atul Gawande. The book addresses end-of-life care, hospice care, and also contains Gawande's reflections and personal stories. He suggests that medical care should focus on well-being rather than survival. Being Mortal has won awards, appeared on lists of best books, and been featured in a documentary.
Subjects
dyinggeriatricsmedicineActivities of Daily LivingConduct of lifeAttitude to DeathCritical care medicineTerminal careDiagnosisAttitude (Psychology)SOCIAL SCIENCEElderlyAgedPhysiologyDeath & DyingPhysiological aspectsAgingDeathQuality of LifePrognosisPalliative treatmentMedical ethicsOlder peopleDeath, psychological aspects