The author of this article, James Hamblin, talks about the critical role of talking with a doctor about values and priorities in life. He bases this information on surgeon Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal, and Angelo Volandes who is a Harvard physician. He says that these men argue that it is essential that doctors have a meaningful talk with there patients to learn what their values and priorities are to know how to ensure the patients` well being, not only their survival. He says that doctors should let the patients aware of the options and statistics regarding these options for them o choose what they prefer to do all based on their values and priorities. The author focuses also in saying that the doctor`s goal is not only to ensure health or survival, but also the well being of the patients. That, according to him and his references, can be known and accomplished by having this meaningful conversation. This conversation will allow the doctor to accomplish all of his roles as a doctor.
The author of this passage did an excellent job in writing this article. This was clear enough that anyone could understand it. Additionally, all the examples and sources gives it credibility. Even though the passage was long, the content did not get boring as he mentioned different books and different influential people to support his thesis. The article was successful in transmitting the mesage he wanted to transmit to the reader.
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/dying-better/384626/
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