--- product_id: 48754985 title: "Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance" brand: "atul gawande" price: "133.22 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48754985-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 4.5/5 rating from 3,841 readers Top 111 in Account Books & Journals Rich, diverse global medical insights Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance **Brand:** atul gawande **Price:** 133.22 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Elevate your professional edge with the surgeon’s playbook for peak performance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance by atul gawande - **How much does it cost?** 133.22 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48754985-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance) ## Best For - atul gawande enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted atul gawande brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Catalyst for Change:** Discover the origins of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist that revolutionized global surgery. - • **Global Surgical Stories:** Journey from Iraq battlefields to India’s polio crisis, revealing resilience under pressure. - • **Blueprint for Excellence:** Learn proven strategies that elevate professionals from good to great in any field. - • **Ethics & Performance Uncovered:** Explore tough medical dilemmas and the real impact of measurement on healthcare quality. - • **Highly Rated & Widely Acclaimed:** Join thousands of readers inspired by Gawande’s compelling, thought-provoking narrative. ## Overview Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance by Atul Gawande is a critically acclaimed book blending gripping real-world medical stories with deep ethical and performance insights. With a 4.5-star rating from over 3,800 readers and a top 111 rank in Account Books & Journals, it offers a powerful blueprint for professionals striving to close the gap between intention and excellence. From battlefield surgeries to global health crises, Gawande’s work inspires a new standard of resilience, ethics, and measurable success. ## Description The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. His vivid stories take us to battlefield surgical tents in Iraq, to a polio outbreak in India and to malpractice courtrooms around the country. He discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections, examines the influence of money on modern medicine and recounts the astoundingly contentious history of hand-washing. Finally, he gives a brutally honest insight into life as a practising surgeon. Unflinching but compassionate, Gawande's investigation into medical professionals and their progression from good to great provides a detailed blueprint for success that can be used by everyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 1861976577 | | Best Sellers Rank | 224 in Account Books & Journals | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | Main | | Isbn 10 | 9781861976574 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1861976574 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 288 pages | | Publication Date | 27 Mar. 2008 | | Publisher | Profile Books | ## Images ![Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uh71CSXWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for anyone who cares about supporting enhanced professionalism for the greater good *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 27 October 2015* I had bought this book some time ago and meant to start reading it on a number of occasions. I only wish I had read it a long time ago. I am a teacher who believes in empowering my fellow professionals to discover the power of their own agency to make a greater difference in people's lives. I feel that I have found my kindred spirit in Atul Gawande. I started reading the book at a steady pace yesterday morning and wound up inhaling it in a little over 24 hours. And I still have so much to learn from it. Page after page, he recounts powerful stories from around the world of professional resilience and courage in the face of the most challenging of circumstances. More importantly, page after page, he offers simple but not simplistic insights that will have you reflecting for a long time to come. I sense that his book will only achieve what he has set out to do when you decide to talk to a number of people of what you have read in it. I cannot recommend this highly enough. One of my highlights of 2015. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Onto the Checklist! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 March 2013* This is the second book written by Gawande, it follows on from his first Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Scienceand I thought this was a much richer text. There are a number of diverse chapters covering many interesting topics including; infection control and surgery, ethics and measurement of performance. Reading this book provided me with a good background about the differences in the provision of medicine in USA and helps in the understanding of the current debate around free healthcare. The chapter about the ethics of Dr's being involved in the 'Death Chamber' was fascinating and like all ethical dilemmas there was plenty to debate. I would recommend all healthcare professionals to acquaint themselves with this book. But the key for me in this book was the developing interest around performance which led to the development of the World Health Organisation Surgical Safety Checklist that has had such an impact upon surgery globally. I am looking forward to the next book The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Rightand will review that in due course. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thought provoking *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 March 2017* Thought provoking, incitful and well written. A surgeon's observations on health care in the US, and the issues it faces going into the future. Solutions are likely to be found in improved human performance, diligence and commitment rather than expensive technological advances. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48754985-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48754985-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*