About the Author
Atul Gawande
ISBN 9780143423232
Rs. 480
Penguin Books
Better
Who it's for: Readers interested in medicine, healthcare, and professional performance
Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon and acclaimed author, explores the relentless pursuit of excellence within medicine in "Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance." Through diverse accounts of medical triumphs and failures, he investigates how professionals improve their craft in a demanding field where lives are at stake, facing obstacles from human error to resource limitations.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into the daily challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals. Understand the continuous process of improving performance in complex, high-stakes environments. Explore real-world examples from surgical tents to polio outbreaks, illustrating the pursuit of medical excellence. Learn from a surgeon's firsthand perspective on navigating mistakes and striving for better outcomes.
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- Written by practicing surgeon and acclaimed author Atul Gawande
- Examines medical triumphs and failures to show how professionals improve
- Covers real-world examples from surgical tents to polio outbreaks
- Offers firsthand perspective on navigating mistakes and striving for better outcomes
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Questions about this book
Who is the author of this book?
The author is Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon and acclaimed author.
What is the main topic of the book?
The book explores the relentless pursuit of excellence in medicine, looking at how professionals improve their craft in a demanding field.
Does the book include real-world examples?
Yes, it includes diverse accounts of medical triumphs and failures, with examples from surgical tents to polio outbreaks.
What challenges do medical professionals face according to the book?
They face obstacles such as human error and resource limitations, as well as ethical dilemmas.