Facing Mortality: Lessons from the ER

This chapter recounts a medical training experience where the speaker witnesses a patient's unexpected death, highlighting the chaos of emergency care and its emotional toll on medical professionals. It explores the lack of preparation for dealing with death in medical training, alongside discussions on healthspan versus lifespan as well as the inevitability of human mortality. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the chapter underscores the complex relationship between aging, health, and the significance of cherishing life.