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- A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
- Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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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 audiobook, 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 handwashing. 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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- baraitalo
- 18-09-22
Lots of history
Really in-depth look at recent (ie when the book was written) medical history. Fascinating.
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- Kate Harrison/Helm
- 03-11-19
Interesting, but less relevant to Europe/non-docs
I've enjoyed two of the, author's previous books. This one had some interesting stories and was well written but it's very US focused and more suitable for health workers than a general reader
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- useless
- 30-07-21
Every doctor must read
Fantastic book loved it very informative and educational lots to learn and take away into my own practice
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