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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

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Being Mortal Paperback – September 5, 2017<br /> by Atul Gawande (Author)

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

by Atul Gawande
9.0 Hours
Atul 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.

Language

English

Publisher

Picador USA

Dimensions

5.4 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches

ISBN-10

1250081246
Atul Gawanda

About the Author

Atul Gawande, a remarkable individual, has penned three incredibly popular books: “Complications,” which was even a finalist for the National Book Award; “Better,” a title lauded by Amazon.com as one of the finest books in 2007; and “The Checklist Manifesto.” He not only excels as a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, but he has also been a dedicated contributor to The New Yorker since 1998. He imparts his wisdom as a professor at both Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Gawande’s achievements are awe-inspiring; he has earned two National Magazine Awards, a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, and the honor of being recognized as one of the world’s most influential thinkers by Foreign Policy and TIME. Beyond his individual accolades, he diligently spearheads public health research and serves as the Director of Ariadne Labs, a collaborative hub for revolutionizing health systems.

In addition, he co-founded and holds the position of chairman at Lifebox, a global non-profit with a resolute mission to reduce surgical fatalities worldwide through innovative systems and technologies. Amidst all these accomplishments, he cherishes life’s fundamental joys with his wife and three children in their home in Newton, Massachusetts.

This impressive individual’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, compassion, and determination. His work touches lives, and his story resonates deeply with those seeking connection, particularly in times of vulnerability.

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