<p>When it comes to end-of-life medical care, getting it right can be hard — even for doctors.  Bapu Jena discusses surprising research on how we can live better - and maybe longer - before we die. </p>

When it comes to end-of-life medical care, getting it right can be hard — even for doctors. Bapu Jena discusses surprising research on how we can live better - and maybe longer - before we die.

<p>When it comes to end-of-life medical care, getting it right can be hard — even for doctors. &nbsp;Bapu Jena discusses surprising research on how we can live better - and maybe longer - before we die.&nbsp;</p>

32. What is a Good Death — and Why Do So Few of Us Get One?

Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?

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