Being Mortal

Written by a practicing surgeon, this book investigates how medicine responds to aging and mortality. Blending research with candid clinical and family stories, it shows how well-intentioned safety measures can clash with patients' personal priorities.

The narrative examines nursing homes, hospice care, and the tendency toward aggressive treatments that may not improve quality of life. It highlights clinicians and programs that reframe care around what individuals value most as life advances.

Useful for clinicians, caregivers, and anyone thinking ahead about aging, the book offers practical insights into end-of-life conversations, advance planning, and reforms that preserve dignity and choice.

• Key themes: palliative care, geriatrics, medical ethics
• Includes case studies, research synthesis, and practical guidance

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