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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.
| Edition | First Picador Edition (1) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Picador |
| Pages | 287 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Search language | english |
| ISBN_10 | 1-250-07622-6 primary |
| ISBN_13 | 978-1-250-07622-9 primary |
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