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The Open Mind  FINAL EXAM, A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality

Dr. Pauline Chen discusses the medical profession and its approach to life and death. Details

 

Program: The Open Mind

Episode: FINAL EXAM, A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality

Transplant surgeon and writer of The New York Times' "Doctor and Patient" column, Dr. Pauline Chen discusses the medical profession and its approach to life and death.

Duration: (28:19)
Premiere Date: 01/12/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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