Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
“Being Mortal” Book Discussion
How End of Life Should Work
In Being Mortal, Atul Gawande, MD, discusses “the medicalization of mortality” and its consequences, including loss of independence, separation from loved ones and the financial strains affecting patients and families.
This book discussion group, facilitated by instructor Dr. Sheryl Kurze, a physician with 25 years’ experience in primary and end-of-life care, allows participants to reflect on the care of their loved ones and on the care they may want for themselves in the future. This knowledge will help you consider when less-is-more might be the best care plan possible.
This discussion group for those 50 and over will meet for two hours.
This book discussion group, facilitated by instructor Dr. Sheryl Kurze, a physician with 25 years’ experience in primary and end-of-life care, allows participants to reflect on the care of their loved ones and on the care they may want for themselves in the future. This knowledge will help you consider when less-is-more might be the best care plan possible.
This discussion group for those 50 and over will meet for two hours.
Cost
- $10
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