Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

By Atul Gawande

Being Mortal is a powerful and thought-provoking book that explores how modern medicine approaches aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care. Through real stories of patients, families, and doctors, Atul Gawande reveals the limits of medical intervention and highlights what truly matters to people: dignity, independence, and quality of life.

This book challenges the traditional medical focus on prolonging life at all costs and instead emphasizes compassionate care, honest conversations, and patient choice. It is widely recommended in medical and nursing education for its human-centered perspective.

What you’ll learn:

• How medicine handles aging and terminal illness
• The role of palliative care and hospice
• Why patient values and personal goals matter in treatment decisions
• Ethical and emotional aspects of healthcare

Who this book is for:

• 🩺 Medical and nursing students
• 👨‍⚕️ Healthcare professionals
• 👪 Caregivers and families
• 📖 Readers interested in health, ethics, and life decisions

Format: PDF

Category: Medicine, Nursing, Healthcare Ethics

A must-read for anyone who wants to understand medicine beyond treatment and focus on what truly matters in life.