Doctor Quote by Atul Gawande
““Medicine’s ground state is uncertainty. And wisdom—for both patients and doctors—is defined by how one copes with it. This””
About This Quote
Source Book: Being Mortal, 2014, medical ethics
Uncertainty is inherent in medicine; wisdom lies in coping with it for both patient and doctor.
In simple terms: Deal with medical uncertainty wisely.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, act wisely.
Themes
medicine
uncertainty
wisdom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
clinical
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- medical education
- hospital policy
Key Concepts
risk management
patient communication
clinical judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support patients facing unknown outcomes?
- What strategies help doctors manage uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on certainty can lead to poor decisions.
