Checklists, Complexity and Health Reform

Published On: January 14th, 2010

Author and cancer surgeon Atul Gawande talks about the role of the humble checklist in managing complexity and what incentives may work in health care now that it’s being reformed. Kristen Gerencher reports.

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vegand : I want to read: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande http://bit.ly/cYqdAz

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checklistcoach : Clip of Atul Gawande talking about his book "The Checklist Manifesto": http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-february-3-2010/atul-gawande

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stupendous_man : I do recommend anyone vaguely medicky minded or interested read the books by Atul Gawande, Complications and Better. Very eye-opening.

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CampaignZero : Check out Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande... lots of great aha's for safe patient care, and for running all types of businesses too!

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CampaignZero : Reading Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande...lots of great aha moments for safe patient care care...and running all types of businesses too

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johnmajames : gawande's 'the itch' not to be missed http://bit.ly/cEdejD

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pfhyper : RT @judell: Getting things done right: Atul Gawande on why heroes use checklists. http://bit.ly/dyEWCc

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