Being Mortal - Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

Key Insights from "Being Mortal - Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End"

1. Dialogue about death and dying: It is crucial to have conversations about the end of life, death, and dying, which are often seen as taboo subjects.
2. Quality over Quantity: The quality of life is more important than its length, particularly in the context of terminal illnesses.
3. Medicalization of Aging: Aging and death are natural processes, not medical conditions to be treated.
4. Autonomy and Independence: The importance of maintaining the autonomy and independence of the elderly and terminally ill is emphasized.
5. Goal-setting in Treatment: The importance...

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