How to Talk About Death.. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Book Discussion

What does it feel like to know it's the end? What if nobody tells you about it? What if your autonomy is taken away or you never get the chance to say your goodbyes? Let's talk about the dying process, medical care, the burden for families, and the understanding and grief that come with being involved in end of life care and death.

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Timestamps:
1:42 how does it feel to know that you’re dying?
3:15 wanting to die in your own home
3:52 caregiver burn out, dementia, and nursing homes
5:20 managing old age and quality of life
6:41 how our medical decisions are made
8:15 coming up with our end-of-life goals
11:26 the problem with assembly line healthcare
12:40 the reality of growing old
14:02 questions to ask the patient who is facing mortality
15:53 involving the whole care team in the goal
16:32 making medical decisions for my grandma
17:33 skip this if you don’t want to see Bella cry