Being Mortal

Name: Being Mortal
Author: Atul Gawande

by Atul Gawande

Physician explores modern medicine's role in mortality, aging, and quality of life

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Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande is a surgeon, writer, and public health researcher whose books examine healthcare systems, medical decision-making, and the business of medicine. The Checklist Manifesto has been adopted by operating rooms, construction firms, and aviation companies around the world.

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The Checklist ManifestoSurgeon argues that simple checklists improve surgical outcomes and prevent errors
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