Medicine Quote by Atul Gawande
““If there is a credo in practical medicine, it is that the important thing is to be sensible.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “The Art of Stillness”, 2018
Practical medicine values common sense over complexity, urging clinicians to prioritize sensible decisions.
In simple terms: Common sense guides good medical practice.
Key Takeaway
Apply practical judgment daily.
Themes
medicine
common sense
clinical decision-making
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- patient consultations
- diagnostic reasoning
- treatment planning
Key Concepts
evidence-based practice
heuristics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance simplicity with thoroughness?
- When is complexity necessary?
A Different Perspective
Sensible choices may overlook rare, complex cases.
