Author

Publication

2008 - Picador, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

68,250 words, Guess

Page Count

273 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more

Classifications

  • DDC616
  • LCCRC66 .G39 2008
  • LCCRC66 .G39 2007

Description

Explores the efforts of physicians to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, discussing such topics as the ethical considerations of lethal injections, malpractice, and surgical errors.

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