Beyond medicine: 'Being Mortal' challenges healthcare's approach to death and dying

Beyond medicine: 'Being Mortal' challenges healthcare's approach to death and dying 
SwiftTelecast; by Shawn Butlere; 5/11/24 
This video from the “Frontline” series, titled “Being Mortal,” follows Dr. Atul Gawande as he explores the complex relationships between doctors, patients, and end-of-life decisions. Based on his best-selling book “Being Mortal,” Gawande discusses how medical training often falls short in preparing doctors for the realities of death and dying. The documentary highlights personal stories, including Gawande’s own experiences with his father’s illness and death, to illustrate the challenges in balancing hope with realistic outcomes and the importance of quality life in the face of terminal illness.