Being Mortal: Relevance and Applicability

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Journey Through Aging: Insights from Being Mortal

Explore the intricate and often challenging topics of aging, mortality, and healthcare decisions through our quiz based on Atul Gawande's acclaimed book, Being Mortal.

Reflect on personal experiences and relevancy to the book's themes
Assess your appreciation and understanding of the content
Consider your future in geriatric and palliative care

4 Questions1 MinutesCreated by CaringHeart42

How do the anecdotes from Being Mortal relate to you?

Directly related to my current or recent personal life experiences.

Directly related to my current or recent working life experiences.

I'm familiar with these issues from others personal experiences.

I'm familiar with these issues for my interest/professional pursuits.

I’ve had no thoughts on these topics until reading this book.

No relevance or applicability to my experiences or interests

Have you appreciated reading Being Mortal so far?

Yes- great to read something that’s not a textbook

Yes- but it feels like an extra burden with other program requirements

Kind of- its seems like a good book but not terribly relevant for me

Kind of- I want to engage it but I don’t feel like I can

No- Waste of time and/or useless information

No- who is Atul Gawande?

How do you feel about going into Geriatric/Palliative/Hospice care?

That’s what I’m here to do!

It has been a consideration of mine.

It seems like a growing field with ample need and is newly on my career radar

I could do it, I don’t think I want to do it

I don’t think I will work with this population

Um. No.

Being Mortal: Relevance and Applicability

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