Redefining Medicine
Atul Gawande and Krista Tippett discuss the misconception of the purpose of medicine and the importance of enabling well-being. They explore the idea that well-being is about the reasons one wishes to be alive, rather than just prolonging life. They also touch on the increasing sense of fulfillment in life as people age, despite declining health.In this clip
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On Being with Krista Tippett
[Unedited] Atul Gawande with Krista Tippett
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