Insightful exploration of the pursuit for excellence.
"Better" could be a good read for anyone interested in medicine and healthcare, or anyone looking to improve their performance and reach their full potential. Atul Gawande's vivid stories and honest insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles and ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals as they strive for excellence. The book not only gives readers a blueprint for success but also encourages them to embrace the challenges they face and learn from their mistakes. Users would appreciate the author's compassionate yet unflinching approach to tackling such sensitive issues, making it a must-read for anyone in the medical profession or anyone interested in self-improvement.
ISBN: 9781861976574
Authors:
Atul Gawande
Publisher: Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2012-09-13
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 34098 readers)
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The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable.His vivid stories take us to battlefield surgical tents in Iraq, to a polio outbreak in India and to malpractice courtrooms around the country. He discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections, examines the influence of money on modern medicine and recounts the astoundingly contentious history of hand-washing. Finally, he gives a brutally honest insight into life as a practising surgeon. Unflinching but compassionate, Gawande's investigation into medical professionals and their progression from good to great provides a detailed blueprint for success that can be used by everyone.
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