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"'I found I had been gripping the book so hard that my fingers hurt... it calls to mind one of the great classics of medical literature, Mikhail Bulgakov's A Country Doctor's Notebook. Few modern authors can stand that comparison, but Gawande can.' Sunday Times 'His book is riveting: packed with insights, its luminous prose lifting effortlessly off the page... It is essential reading for doctors and should be handed out with the antibiotics to all users of the NHS. It has already been described as a modern masterpiece - and so it is.' Independent 'It seems unfair that a surgeon should be able to write so beautifully... Better is perfect bedside reading - although it might keep you awake - for doctors as well as patients...All will learn something of value from this infinitely wise and humane surgeon' Daily Mail"
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The bestselling author of Complications reveals what you need to be a great surgeon - and shows how everyone can improve at what they do
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Several years ago, in my final year of medical school, I took care of a patient who has stuck in my mind. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Several years ago, in my final year of medical school, I took care of a patient who has stuck in my mind. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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In his second book Gawande turns to issues more of public health. That's not to say it's devoid of his surgical experience, but now in addition we get the interesting public health aspects to medicine from the relentless "washing hands" to eradicating polio in India. The essays again have their perfect blend of anecdote and academia and anybody regardless of their medical experience will gain immensely from reading this. His essay on the bell curve is truly inspiring thinking, and whilst the original concept was not his there are few better able to articulate it. Whilst his last book, though scholarly was more action packed, this edition takes a more academic approach and though it may be as tense we get much welcomed insights from the public health side.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Firstly the reason why I purchased this book is not because of any great interest in medicine. Instead it was because of the title `Better'. In my own field, there are always processes to improve upon so it would be instructive on how do Doctors manage the complexity of their tasks.
In a dozen essays, Dr. Gawande deals with macro issues, such as polio outbreaks to minor ones, such as the correct washing of hands. A common thread in each is how even such minor changes, such as using a scale ( The Apgar score) to describe the state of a newborn, can radically improve the survival rates of patients. Recommended.
In a dozen essays, Dr. Gawande deals with macro issues, such as polio outbreaks to minor ones, such as the correct washing of hands. A common thread in each is how even such minor changes, such as using a scale ( The Apgar score) to describe the state of a newborn, can radically improve the survival rates of patients. Recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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My wife is a nurse and I bought this book as a present for her after reading the first few pages on the Amazon website. However as my wife had yet to finish the book she was reading, I began reading it myself and found it extremely enjoyable.
As previous reviewers have said, Atul Gawande's style of prose is very absorbing and he writes in an uncomplicated yet informative way which makes the sometimes exclusive area of medicine easily accessible and pleasurable to read about. By using examples from his own area of expertise he provides us with a wider message which we can all consider and reflect upon - "there is always room for improvement".
The way I tend to rate books is by asking myself the question, "Do I want to read more by this author?" So I'm now going to buy Gawande's most recent book 'The Checklist Manifesto'.
As previous reviewers have said, Atul Gawande's style of prose is very absorbing and he writes in an uncomplicated yet informative way which makes the sometimes exclusive area of medicine easily accessible and pleasurable to read about. By using examples from his own area of expertise he provides us with a wider message which we can all consider and reflect upon - "there is always room for improvement".
The way I tend to rate books is by asking myself the question, "Do I want to read more by this author?" So I'm now going to buy Gawande's most recent book 'The Checklist Manifesto'.
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Fantastic
As a surgeon myself, I came across this book after receiving a recommendation. Buying the book on kindle and reading it was one of the best things I have done. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sas
Here here !
I really can't improve on the reviews of Ibrahim Ali, Dean Swift and Dr Shaumik - except to reiterate this is a beautifully written, literate and absorbing book - and very, very... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anthony Brace
Very enjoyable
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Topics covered were thought provoking and I would recommend this book to anyone considering a medical related career.
Published 13 months ago by LJ
Compelling read
Every chapter in this book is compelling, it's not at all technical so don't worry if you don't have a medical background. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Purple One
Excellent and thought provoking
Atul Gawande was recommended to me by many people before I read his books; I expected to find them a bit preachy but they are not at all. Read more
Published 18 months ago by bertie123
Excellent
I'm more of a novel girl but this is beautifully written, thought provoking and easy to read. Loved it.
Published 20 months ago by Rootie
fantastic read
really really good book! excellent for prospective medical students because you don't have to know too much about medicine, good read for the non medical population as it is... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ms. Pl Parry
Great book
As with his previous book, Complications, a well researched and fascinating read, showing the human side of medicine.
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Madge
Brilliant & thoughtful reflections on surgery & medicine
Atul Gawande writes beautifully and his subjects are fascinating and very important - the real dilemmas and requirements facing someone who makes a medical (usually here, surgical)... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Deb
Lessons learned
Gawande exhorts us to write, and this is my first response. As a Cardiologist in training this book is inspirational. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Dr. Shaumik Adhya
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