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Being Mortal Summary Audiobook

Atul Gawande

Medicine and what matters in the end

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Author: Atul Gawande

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780805095159

Language: English

Publish Date: 07/10/2014

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Rationalizing aging
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Chapter 3The evolution of modern senior care institutions
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Chapter 4Greeting the end of life with dignity
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen Being Mortal

The summary audiobook of "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande is ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and family members involved in the care of aging loved ones. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of aging, end-of-life care, and the importance of prioritizing quality of life. Additionally, anyone interested in confronting the realities of mortality and seeking a deeper understanding of how to navigate these difficult conversations will find this summary both informative and thought-provoking.

3 quotes from Being Mortal

  • "We have a duty to care for the dying, to care for the suffering, and to care for those who will be left behind."
  • "The challenge is not how to add years to life, but how to add life to years."
  • "A good life is not measured by how long it lasts, but by how well we live it."

Author : Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande was born to a family of doctors in Brooklyn, New York. He is a descendant of Indian immigrants. He graduated from Stanford University, then earned his degrees in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford. At Harvard, he got his MD and a master's degree in public health. He is the founding director of the WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge. He was also a former healthcare reform advisor in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. Gawande is also the author of Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science and Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.

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