Tag Archives: Atul Gawande

The Demand for Hospice Care Is Increasing

Death-positive movement is a factor in why more people are choosing to die at home

Home is where the heart is. It is also where comfortable, compassionate care exists at the end of life. If your home is more comfortable than a hospital, then you may be one of the growing numbers of people who … Continue reading

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Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

A practicing surgeon contemplates mortality by examining the experiences of his elders and their caregivers

The concept of death is a compelling subject to dwell on. As we grow and mature, it becomes ingrained in us that, while a life may be the longest thing we will ever experience, the experience itself is shorter than … Continue reading

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Atul Gawande Says Doctors And Patients Should Stop Running From Death

The physician explains that patients often live longer when they opt out of unecessary medical interventions

Holding onto life is our most basic and natural instinct. If we have every medical treatment that can extend life at our fingertips, why not use it? Physician Atul Gawande disagrees. In his latest book Being Mortal, he questions whether these … Continue reading

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