What Medicine Forgets About Being Human: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

We discuss the book's examination of modern medicine's approach to aging and death, arguing that the focus should shift from merely prolonging life to prioritizing well-being and what truly matters to individuals. The video delves into the importance of having difficult conversations about end-of-life wishes, the value of hospice care, and the need for autonomy for the elderly. Learn how this transformative work challenges our culture's view on mortality and offers a new framework for ensuring a dignified and meaningful life all the way to its end. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone contemplating these inevitable questions, this analysis provides key insights into having agency over your final chapter.

"Being Mortal" is a work of narrative nonfiction. It blends personal memoir, case studies, and investigative journalism to explore the experience of aging and dying, serving as a critical commentary on modern medicine's approach to mortality.

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