Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end
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New York : Metropolitan Books :, 2014.
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First edition.
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282 pages ; 22 cm.
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Published
New York : Metropolitan Books :, 2014.
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First edition.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277).
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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. (2014). Being mortal: medicine and what matters in the end (First edition.). Metropolitan Books :.

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

Gawande, Atul. 2014. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Metropolitan Books.

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

Gawande, Atul. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End Metropolitan Books, 2014.

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Gawande, Atul. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End First edition., Metropolitan Books :, 2014.

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