Checklists Quote by Atul Gawande

No matter how expert you may be, well-designed checklists can improve outcomes.

— Steven Levitt

In my work as an emergency physician, I know that checklists can be helpful. They ensure complex procedures are done thoroughly and provide an…

— Leana S. Wen

Doctors are just people and they can make mistakes.

— Limmy

Doctors are human; they make mistakes, and you have to stay on top of them. You have to ask the second question, the third…

— Robby Benson

Doctors should recognise the importance of the five human values; Truth, righteousness, Peace, Love and Non-violence. Love is the basis for all the other…

— Sathya Sai Baba

Culture matters. Of course, if physicians are rewarded or penalized for their service and results, the culture will change. But the key values we…

— Atul Gawande

If we are going to keep patients safe, then we have to make sure that doctors are able to learn from mistakes.

— Jeremy Hunt

Good physicians are rarely dispassionate. They agonize and self-doubt over patients.

— Siddhartha Mukherjee

Doctors are wonderful people, but they don't know everything. We're all responsible for our own health, and shouldn't feel guilty if we ask questions…

— Shannon Bream

Good checklists, on the other hand are precise. They are efficient, to the point, and easy to use even in the most difficult situations.…

— Atul Gawande

I truly feel the best doctors are ones who are criticized by nurses, patients and family. They do not make excuses and learn from…

— Bernie Siegel

A well-trained, sensible doctor is one of the most valuable assets of a community.

— William Osler