Christine O. (crissyreader) reviewed on 7/31/2009 + 275 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

Atul Gawande scores again with his second book, Better. Similar in format to his first book, Complications, this one explores some ideas and parts of the medical profession that are current and thought provoking. For example, as a physician whose duty it is to save people's lives, how do you reconcile attending an execution? Someone has to sign the death certificate. He talks about excellence in many areas...saving lives in Iraq, doctors who do it all in India, and what makes the best Cystic Fibrosis center in the US the absolute best. It is a book filled with inspiration and stories of people who go far above and beyond to do their best, thus making the system a little bit better.

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