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Who is the author of the book 'Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End'?
What does the word 'Mortal' refer to in the context of the book?Human life and our inevitable deathMortal combatMortal beings from mythologyImmortality
What is the main theme of 'Being Mortal'?
How is the medical profession portrayed in the book?As ill-prepared for end of life discussionsAs the perfect solution for mortalityAs the cause for mortalityAs being immortal
What critique does Gawande have for modern medicine?
What profession does the author belong to?SurgeonLawyerHostEngineer
What solution does Gawande suggest for the problems with the medical profession's handling of mortality?Focusing on well-being rather than cureIgnoring the problemFocusing on curing all diseasesIncreasing medical technology
What does the author believe about the quality versus the quantity of life?
What is the subject matter of 'Being Mortal'?Aging and deathChildhood and educationSports and leisureArt and culture
What personal experiences does Gawande share in 'Being Mortal'?