Doctor Quote by Atul Gawande
““We want progress in medicine to be clear and unequivocal, but of course it rarely is. Every new treatment has gaping unknowns - for both patients and society - and it can be hard to decide what do do about them.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2021
Highlights uncertainty in medical advances and the difficulty of making decisions amidst unknown risks
In simple terms: Medical progress is unclear; decisions are hard
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and seek balanced judgment
Themes
medicine
ethics
decision-making
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy formulation
- public health communication
Key Concepts
Risk assessment
patient autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns concern you most in healthcare?
- How can we improve decision frameworks?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may paralyze action
