The Best Care Possible: A Physicians Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life, by Ira Byock

A doctor on the front lines of hospital care illuminates one of the most important and controversial social issues of our time

May 07, 2026 1 mins
The Best Care Possible: A Physicians Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life, by Ira Byock

Dr. Ira Byock, one of the foremost palliative care physicians in the country, argues that how we die represents a national crisis today. To ensure the best care, he explains that we must not only revise our healthcare system but also move beyond our cultural aversion to talking about death. The Best Care Possible tells the story through medical drama and one physician's quest to transform care through the end of life.

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