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How simple checklists can prevent mistakes in complex jobs
2009Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Surgeon Atul Gawande looks at how pilots, builders and surgeons use checklists to avoid errors. He describes testing a surgical safety checklist in hospitals around the world. He argues that humility and discipline save lives.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like practical science writing.
What you will get
The checklist method was tested in several countries.
The Checklist Manifesto Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Checklists · Medicine · Safety
Length
224 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Atul Gawande and the professionals he studies.
Setting
Operating rooms, cockpits and building sites.
What makes it different
An argument for the power of simple tools.
Feel
Clear, humane and persuasive.
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