Renowned surgeon Atul Gawande discusses mortality and meaning in healthcare, exploring shifts in end-of-life care and the impact of technology. The conversation delves into Hinduism, patient empowerment in medical decisions, and reflections on spirituality. Insights are shared on evolving perspectives in medicine, public life in healthcare, and the professional journey of Atul Gawande.

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Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New Yorker” writer. He talks with Adam about his fascinating career and how he balances his passions for different fields, why he works with a coach even in the operating room, and how he’s working in The White House to end our current pandemic–and prevent the next one. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned surgeon Atul Gawande spends his days in the operating theater and his nights writing articles for The New Yorker and bestselling books like Being Mortal. Today on the show, he tells our curator Adam Grant how he balances his passions for different fields, why he works with a coach, and how he's helping the White House end our current pandemic — and prevent the next one.This is an episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant from the TED Audio Collective. For more episodes on how great minds don't think alike, follow ReThinking wherever you're listening to this.---Want to listen to hundreds of authors (including Adam) summarize their books in 15 minutes or less? Download The Next Big Idea app at nextbigideaclub.com/podcast/

Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New Yorker” writer. He talks with Adam about his fascinating career and how he balances his passions for different fields, why he works with a coach even in the operating room, and how he’s working in The White House to end our current pandemic–and prevent the next one. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surgeon, researcher, and celebrated writer joined Tyler for a conversation on why Watson will never diagnose your illness, what George Church’s narcolepsy teaches us about CRISPR, what’s missing in medical education, Michael Crichton’s cultural influence, Knausgård versus Ferrante, indie music, and the thing that makes Gawande “bawl like a baby.” Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Recorded June 12th, 2017 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow Atul on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Atul Gawande, a renowned surgeon and public health researcher, dives into profound themes from his bestseller, exploring how modern medicine often overlooks the true desires of patients facing terminal illnesses. He emphasizes the crucial need for honest conversations about quality of life versus aggressive treatments. Gawande shares poignant stories, illustrating the disconnect between medical care and personal joy, particularly among the elderly. Ultimately, he advocates for a healthcare approach that aligns with patients' values, ensuring dignity and fulfillment even in life’s final stages.

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Atul Gawande es un autor y cirujano destacado en la mejora de la eficiencia médica. Comparte cómo las listas de verificación pueden reducir errores en entornos complejos y su enfoque en la comunicación efectiva. Explica la importancia de implementar estas listas en cirugía, destacando casos exitosos y la resistencia al cambio en el sector. También discute cómo estas herramientas, inspiradas en la aviación, pueden aplicarse a diversas disciplinas y mejorar el trabajo en equipo, aumentando la seguridad y la efectividad.

Atul Gawande discusses the transformative power of checklists in enhancing performance and fostering teamwork. He highlights the initial resistance to adopting checklists and shares a compelling story of how medical teams operate like a pit crew, saving lives with structured teamwork. The importance of setting goals and utilizing checklists for success is emphasized, with examples from various industries and the significance of embracing teamwork for optimal outcomes.