Being Mortal
4.5/ 5
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About This Book
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a 2014 non-fiction book by American surgeon Atul Gawande. The book addresses end-of-life care, hospice care, and also contains Gawande's reflections and personal stories. He suggests that medical care should focus on well-being rather than survival. Being Mortal has won awards, appeared on lists of best books, and been featured in a documentary.
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Book Details
First Published
2014
Pages
283 pages
Rating
4.5 / 5
Ratings
41
Editions
31
Publisher
Fayard
Language
DUT, CHI, POR
Status
Published
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