Bøger af Atul Gawande

Dine kære skal dø. Du skal dø. Vi skal alle dø. Vi ved bare ikke hvornår. Medicinske fremskridt skubber hele tiden grænserne for overlevelse, og vi er blevet stadig mere løsrevet fra det faktum, at vi er dødelige. Denne bog handler om oplevelsen af dødelighed i dag. Om at blive gammel og dø. Med indsigt og følsomhed fortæller Atul Gawande om sine erfaringer som kirurg, om sine patienter og om sin egen families oplevelser. Han lærer os at acceptere livets grænser. Det endelige mål er, trods alt, ikke en god død, men et godt liv – helt frem til slutningen. "Gawande er en mesterlig fortæller og en gudsbenådet formidler. Det er en bog om livet og døden og derfor en bog for alle." - Jacob Birkler, formand for Det Etiske Råd.

The Checklist Manifesto is a compelling read by acclaimed author Atul Gawande. Published by Profile Books Ltd in 2011, this book has made waves in its genre. The Checklist Manifesto is more than just a book; it's an exploration of the complexity of knowledge and the power of simplicity. Gawande, a skilled writer, immerses readers in a captivating narrative that combines real-life stories with insightful commentary. The book is a testament to the author's profound understanding of the human condition and his ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible and engaging manner. Don't miss the chance to delve into this remarkable book. Published by Profile Books Ltd, it's a testament to their commitment to bringing thought-provoking literature to readers worldwide.

Being Mortal, a profound piece of literature penned by the acclaimed author Atul Gawande, is a book that delves deep into the human condition. Published in 2015 by Profile Books Ltd, this book is a significant contribution to its genre. Gawande, with his expert storytelling, takes the reader on a journey exploring the realities of aging and death, and how we deal with them in the modern world. He poses challenging questions about how we can make the end of life more humane. Being Mortal is a thought-provoking read that will leave you contemplating long after you've turned the last page.

Explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. This book discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections and examines the influence of money on modern medicine.

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its endingMedicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to run counter to the interest of the human spirit. Nursing homes, preoccupied with safety, pin patients into railed beds and wheelchairs. Hospitals isolate the dying, checking for vital signs long after the goals of cure have become moot. Doctors, committed to extending life, continue to carry out devastating procedures that in the end extend suffering.Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families. Gawande offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person's last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.Full of eye-opening research and riveting storytelling, Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end.

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.

The New York Times bestselling author of Better and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist.

The bestselling author of Complications' fascinating examination of how medical professionals strive for better, even in the face of adversity

The New York Times bestselling author of Better and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist.