Atul Gawande

Medicine American (Indian-born) 1965 102 quotes

Surgeon and writer on medical errors and checklists, quoted 'Better is possible. It is possible to mitigate disaster and calamity.'

Quotes by Atul Gawande

The goal is not a good death, but a good life—all the way to the very end.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The problem is not that we don't know enough. It's that we don't apply what we know.

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right 2009

The most important thing we can do for our patients is to be present with them.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

Medicine is a team sport. No one person can do it all.

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right 2009

The human body is a marvel of engineering. But it's also incredibly fragile.

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science 2002

The greatest challenge in medicine is not to cure disease, but to alleviate suffering.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The power of a simple checklist is profound.

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right 2009

We are all connected. And our lives are intertwined.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The practice of medicine is an art, not a science.

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science 2002

The most important thing we can do for ourselves is to live a life of purpose.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The future of medicine is about empowering patients.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The human spirit is resilient. And it can overcome incredible odds.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The problem with medicine is that it's often focused on what we can do, rather than what we should do.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The most important thing in life is to love and be loved.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The human body is a temple. And we should treat it with respect.

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science 2002

The greatest gift we can give to others is our presence.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The future of medicine is about personalized care.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014

The human mind is a powerful tool. And it can be used for good or for ill.

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science 2002

The greatest joy in life is to serve others.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End 2014