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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,New
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#1 New York Times BestsellerIn Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its endingMedicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to run counter to the interest of the human spirit. Nursing homes, preoccupied with safety, pin patients into railed beds and wheelchairs. Hospitals isolate the dying, checking for vital signs long after the goals of cure have become moot. Doctors, committed to extending life, continue to carry out devastating procedures that in the end extend suffering.Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families. Gawande offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person's last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.Full of eyeopening research and riveting storytelling, Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End'? A: 'Being Mortal' explores the challenges of aging and end-of-life care, emphasizing the importance of quality of life over mere prolongation of life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Being Mortal' is Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon and bestselling author.
- Q: Is 'Being Mortal' suitable for healthcare professionals? A: 'Being Mortal' is suitable for healthcare professionals as it addresses critical issues in medical ethics, patient care, and the limitations of modern medicine.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the limitations of medical interventions at the end of life, the importance of patient autonomy, and alternative models of care for the elderly.
- Q: How many pages does 'Being Mortal' have? A: 'Being Mortal' has 304 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Being Mortal' available in? A: 'Being Mortal' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Being Mortal' published? A: 'Being Mortal' was published on October 7, 2014.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Atul Gawande? A: Readers can expect a writing style that combines eye-opening research with compelling storytelling, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for caregivers? A: 'Being Mortal' offers insights and examples that can be beneficial for caregivers in understanding and improving care for the elderly.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Being Mortal' falls under the category of 'Health Care Delivery'.