'Being Mortal' film will be shown at library May 29

The documentary “Being Mortal” will by Whitman Hospital and Medical Center and Friends of Hospice May 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Colfax Library. After the showing, audience members can participate in an interactive discussion on what steps to take next on identifying and communicating wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.

“Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patients and their doctors.

It follows a surgeon, Dr. Atul Gawande, as he shares stories from the people and families he encounters. When Dr. Gawande’s father gets cancer, his search for answers to care for him becomes a personal quest.

“Being Mortal” underscores the importance of people planning ahead and talking with family members about end-of-life decisions.

For more information about the free showing, contact Susan Hunt, 397-3435 or susan.hunt@whmc.org, or Annie Pillers, 332-4414, director@friendsofhospice.net