Being Mortal
Being Mortal
Author: Atul Gawande
EAN: 9781250081247
Summary:
We often associate medicine with healing, but what happens when healing isn't an option anymore? "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande examines how society deals with the inevitability of aging and death. Through the lens of a surgeon, the book reveals how modern medicine often fails to recognize the importance of quality of life, especially in the elderly and terminally ill. Gawande shares captivating stories of patients, including his own father, highlighting the struggle to maintain dignity, and independence in the face of declining health. Through the heart-tugging narratives, the book makes an impassioned case for palliative care and the need for rethinking medical practices to emphasize patient wishes and values, rather than prolonging life at all costs. The message is that we should strive to ensure that our final days are spent with purpose and contentment, rather than trying to delay the inevitable. Making us question, what truly matters in the twilight of our lives?
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