Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end
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New York, NY : Picador, 2017.
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First Picador Edition.
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287 pages : illustrations, charts ; 21 cm
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Published
New York, NY : Picador, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First Picador Edition.
Language
English

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Includes discussion questions.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277).
Description
A prominent surgeon argues against modern medical practices that extend life at the expense of quality of life while isolating the dying, outlining suggestions for freer, more fulfilling approaches to death that enable more dignified and comfortable choices.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gawande, A. (2017). Being mortal: medicine and what matters in the end (First Picador Edition.). Picador.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gawande, Atul. 2017. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Picador.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gawande, Atul. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End Picador, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Gawande, Atul. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End First Picador Edition., Picador, 2017.

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