Being Mortal
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
From the international bestselling author of Better, Complications and The Checklist Manifesto and Reith Lecturer 2014, a revolutionary and emotionally searing account of death, dying and medicine.
Atul Gawande is an acclaimed author whose work delves into the complexities of medicine and what truly matters in life. As both a surgeon and a writer, he grapples with the challenging questions of healthcare and the human experience. His writing, celebrated for its clarity and profound insight, explores the dilemmas of modern medicine while seeking wisdom in the essence of human existence. Through his literary contributions and his dedication to public health, Gawande strives to improve healthcare systems and ensure that care aligns with patients' fundamental needs.






From the international bestselling author of Better, Complications and The Checklist Manifesto and Reith Lecturer 2014, a revolutionary and emotionally searing account of death, dying and medicine.
Reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist now being used in medicine, aviation, the armed services, homeland security, investment banking, skyscraper construction, and businesses of all kinds
Poznámky a vlastní prožitky významného chirurga a filozofa věnované lékařské vědě a praktické medicíně. Americký chirurg a filozof ve své knize s humorem, citlivostí a kritickým nadhledem přibližuje nejrůznější aspekty lékařství, klady a zápory nových technologií i umění lékařů, kteří se často pohybují na rozhraní svých odborných znalostí a lidské intuice. První část knihy se zabývá právě omylností lékařů, druhá část se soustředí na záhady a a dosud nevyjasněné skutečnosti a jevy v medicíně a na boj s nimi, třetí část se zabývá nejistotou i obavami, které lékaři i pacienti často prožívají. Kniha je doprovázena i mnoha případy z autorovy lékařské praxe.
Examining everything from the influence of money on modern medicine to the contentious history of hand washing, this book provides a rare insight into what it takes to go from good to better
Giving an account of the life of a surgeon, this book looks at what it is like to cut into people's bodies and the - literally life and death - decisions that have to be made. It includes chronicles of operations that go wrong; of doctors who go to the bad; why autopsies are necessary; and what it feels like to insert your knife into someone.