OverviewBeing Mortal is a non-fiction book written by Atul Gawande, and published by Penguin Books Ltd.SynopsisExploring one of the most untouched subjects of the society, Being Mortal talks about the practical applications of medicine towards the end of one's time. The author, a doctor himself, talks about one of the worst dilemmas of his profession - the use of death to make the end of a patients' life comfortable. Medicine has succeeded in transforming the process of bringing life into the world, but there has not been much thought given to the people nearing the end of their lives. The goals of medicine towards the end of the life do not seem to help much towards increasing the spirit of the patients. Nursing homes always take the easiest course of action, whereas hospitals seem to keep checking the vital signs long after the possibility of cures are over. The author points out the problems that occur when all doctors are blindly devoted towards extending lives. The book is full of eye-opening incidents from the author's life. The author has won two National Magazine Awards, for his contribution towards improving healthcare; this book shows us exactly why he deserves it.
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