Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

Atul Gawande

269 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction essays health science informative reflective medium-paced
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I don't know if Atul Gawande was born to be a surgeon - I very much suspect so - but he was certainly born to write. This wise and exciting account of life as a surgical resident. perfectly captures the wonder and fearful responsibility that come ...

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