Being Mortal

by Atul Gawande

First published 2014

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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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Author: Atul Gawande
First published: 2014
Publisher: Picador
Language: ENG
ISBN-13: 9781250076229