Random Acts of Medicine

In 'Random Acts of Medicine,' Anupam B. Jena and Christopher Worsham delve into the unexpected and underappreciated effects of coincidence on health care.

The authors use natural experiments—random events that create study-like scenarios—to extract useful data and improve medical practice.

They address questions such as whether there is a good time to have a heart attack, whether to choose a veteran or rookie doctor, and whether surgery is always necessary.

The book empowers readers to see past the surface of medical practice and understand the hidden forces that shape health care outcomes.