Renowned American surgeon and author Atul Gawande discusses death, modern medicine, palliative care, and the things that truly matter in life.

Modern medicine has extended our life expectancy, but it has also fundamentally changed our understanding of death.

We spend fortunes trying to slow down the process of aging, often forgetting to enjoy the gifts of health we have in the present.

Most of us are so unprepared for death that we don't consider our true priorities until it's too late.

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande looks at aging and death as they occur in the age of modern medicine.

An experienced surgeon, Harvard Medical School professor, and bestselling author, Gawande offers a unique perspective on mortality, dignity, and quality of life.