Book
Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end / Atul Gawande.
"In his bestselling books, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Now he examines its ultimate limitations and failures -- in his own practices as well as others' -- as life draws to a close. And he discovers how we can do better." --book jacket
Record details
- ISBN: 9780385677004
- Physical Description: 282 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto : Doubleday Canada, 2014.
- Copyright: ©2014.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Terminal care. Palliative treatment. Quality of life. Medical ethics. |
Available copies
- 20 of 25 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Nakusp Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 25 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp Public Library | 616.02 GAW (Text) | 35160000697509 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"In his bestselling books, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Now he examines its ultimate limitations and failures -- in his own practices as well as others' -- as life draws to a close. And he discovers how we can do better." --book jacket
