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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

Atul Gawande

Health & MindPhilosophyPolitics & Society
Publish date
2014
Publisher
Fayard
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In *Being Mortal*, Atul Gawande examines how modern medicine approaches aging, terminal illness, and end-of-life care. He investigates the limitations of standard medical interventions that prioritize prolonging life over preserving its quality. The book also explores alternatives, such as hospice and specialized elder care, focusing on how individuals can maintain autonomy and dignity near the end of life.
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