A surgeon reflects on how Americans face death

Physician and author Pauline Chen says families are the key to helping their loved ones especially when it comes to communicating with doctors. But families too frequently are unprepared for the experience, when they don't have to be.

Guests

• Pauline Chen: Author of "Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality."

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Resources

• Continue the conversation with Pauline Chen
• Pauline Chen's Web site