Sophia C. reviewed on 2/8/2011 + 289 more book reviews

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Surgeon-writer Atul Gawande once again produces an educational and entertaining work with The Checklist Manifesto. Although checklists and their uses, especially in aviation, are not a new idea, Gawande breathes new life into the idea that checklists can make a significant difference as he describes his own research and participation in the WHO surgery checklist project. He is a skillful storyteller, framing each chapter in anecdotes that satisfy our curiosity and drives home the point. He again demonstrates his ability to think outside of the box and provides insights on the limitations of checklists. It is definitely a strong call for a change in surgical culture specifically, but also in every field where complexity outstrips individual human expertise.

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