Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end / Atul Gawande.
Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families of the terminally ill.
Record details
- ISBN: 0805095152
- ISBN: 1250076226
- ISBN: 1250081246
- ISBN: 9780805095159
- ISBN: 9781250076229
- ISBN: 9781250081247
- Physical Description: 282 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher and paging may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The independent self -- Things fall apart -- Dependence -- Assistance -- A better life -- Letting go -- Hard conversations -- Courage. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Aging > Physiological aspects. Critical care medicine. Quality of life. Terminal care. |
Available copies
- 69 of 87 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 87 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 362.17 GAW (Text) | 37810435019764 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
