Atul Gawande

The Checklist Manifesto

Surgeon argues that simple checklists improve surgical outcomes and prevent errors

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Atul Gawande
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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