LMC 3318 Discussion: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande by

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:07:11 UTC

Is it ever ethically justifiable for a doctor to withhold or soften the truth about a prognosis? Why or why not?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:09:02 UTC

What values or experiences would make continuing end-of-life care or medical treatment worthwhile for you—either now or in the future?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:09:27 UTC

What chance of survival—or quality of life—would make you willing to undergo difficult or unwanted medical treatments? Should decisions be based solely on numbers like survival rate?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:09:35 UTC

Have you ever discussed end-of-life wishes with loved ones? If not, when do you think is the right time to start those conversations—and why do people often avoid them?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:09:46 UTC

What ethical dilemmas arise when a patient can no longer express their wishes and hasn’t left clear guidance? What principles should guide the decisions of family members or surrogates?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:14:59 UTC

How do cultural or societal attitudes toward death shape the way we talk (or don’t talk) about dying? Do you think our society avoids the topic too much?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:15:23 UTC

With rapid advancements in life-extending technologies, where should we draw the line between preserving life and prolonging suffering? Who gets to decide what’s “too far”?

mackenziemonk796 — 2025-04-13 19:15:46 UTC

Do you believe that choosing to die—such as through medical aid in dying or refusing treatment—can be a form of autonomy or dignity? Why or why not?