And In Stories, Endings Matter.

Our Reluctance To Honestly Examine The Experience Of Aging And Dying Has Increased The Harm We Inflict On People And Denied Them The Basic Comforts They Most Need.

We Recruit For Attitude And Train For Skill.

Developing A Skill Is Painful, Though. It Is Difficult. And That's Part Of The Satisfaction. You Will Only Find Meaning In What You Struggle With. What You Struggle To Get Good At Next May Not Seem The Exact Right Thing For You At First. With Time And Effort, However, You Will Discover New Possibilities In Yourself-an Ability To Solve Problems, For Instance, Or To Communicate, Or To Create Beauty.

I Learned About A Lot Of Things In Medical School, But Mortality Wasn't One Of Them.

The Affordable Care Act Also Offered Protections That Allow For Preexisting Conditions, As People Know, That You're Provided Coverage And You Can Maintain Steady Coverage. And That's An Important Part Of Being Able To Stay In Care And Do Better Over The Long Run.