Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
by Atul Gawande
In Being Mortal, Atul Gawande explores the realities of aging, illness, and death in contemporary medicine. He critiques how healthcare often prioritizes survival over meaningful living, urging a focus on patient autonomy, dignity, and what truly matters at life's end. Drawing from personal stories and medical practice, Gawande calls for compassionate reforms in end-of-life care.
About This Book
Being Mortal addresses the challenges in modern medicine when dealing with aging and mortality. Atul Gawande, a surgeon, reflects on how medical practices often focus on extending life rather than enhancing its quality in the final stages.
The book discusses the limitations of institutional care for the elderly and the terminally ill, highlighting the need for approaches that respect individual autonomy and dignity.
Gawande draws from his experiences to advocate for a more humane perspective in end-of-life care, emphasizing conversations about values and preferences over aggressive treatments.
Through these insights, the work encourages a shift in how society and healthcare professionals approach death and dying.
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