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Complications

Book • 2002
Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science is a collection of essays that delve into the complexities and challenges of medical practice.

Gawande explores themes of fallibility, mystery, and uncertainty in medicine, highlighting the human side of healthcare and the need for transparency and learning from mistakes.

The book offers a nuanced view of the medical field, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing its imperfections.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Atul Gawande
as his first book, which was controversial for laying out mistakes made in surgery.
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Adam Grant
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Atul Gawande
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Adam Grant
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Steve Lanier
as the book that got him interested in being a surgeon.
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Brian Pantravera
in the context of improving healthcare systems.
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Jason Liebowitz
as a huge influence during his pre-med years, highlighting Gawande's insightful writing on medicine.
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