--- product_id: 76561404 title: "Better: A Surgeon'S Notes On Performance" price: "₹ 342" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/76561404-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance store_origin: IN region: India --- # Better: A Surgeon'S Notes On Performance **Price:** ₹ 342 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Better: A Surgeon'S Notes On Performance - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 342 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/76561404-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Nowhere is the drive to do better more important than in medicine, where lives are on the line with every decision. Atul Gawande’s gripping stories take us to battlefield surgical tents in Iraq, delivery rooms in Boston, a polio outbreak in India, and malpractice courtrooms in the US. He discusses the ethical dilemma of lethal injections, examines the influence of money on modern medicine, and recounts the contentious history of hand-washing. And as in all his writing, he gives us an inside look at his own life as a surgeon. Review: A delightful non-fiction thriller - Dr. Gawande has redefined the meaning of the word better in this book and I thank him for that. The books tells me that being better is not just about the widely accepted notion of practicing more or doing a task repeatedly toll you achieve mastery in it. Instead it tells me that being better is a constant endeavor. It explains this wonderfully through his medicine tales of fight against polio, cystic fibrosis, war etc. Review: An inspirational book. - My love for fictional medical dramas and series made me choose this book. I began reading with a hope to understand the lives of doctors better and I wasn't disappointed. I opted for a paperback version. Paper quality and print is good. This is an inspirational book to not just doctors but all professionals alike. As the name suggests, the theme of the book revolves around doctors striving to be better at what they do - saving lives. The book is divided into 3 parts, diligence, doing right and ingenuity which the author says are 3 core requirements for success in medicine. Each of these parts are further divided into sections which offer a peek into the lives of medical practitioners. Over the course of this book, you find yourself traveling to a village in India, you witness war scene in Iraq, you become a spectator to courtroom proceedings in Cambridge apart from visits to various hospitals. Such is the versatility of the topics covered. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,798 Reviews | ## Images ![Better: A Surgeon'S Notes On Performance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CmK+yzETL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful non-fiction thriller *by V***Y on 18 March 2017* Dr. Gawande has redefined the meaning of the word better in this book and I thank him for that. The books tells me that being better is not just about the widely accepted notion of practicing more or doing a task repeatedly toll you achieve mastery in it. Instead it tells me that being better is a constant endeavor. It explains this wonderfully through his medicine tales of fight against polio, cystic fibrosis, war etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inspirational book. *by V***A on 5 June 2020* My love for fictional medical dramas and series made me choose this book. I began reading with a hope to understand the lives of doctors better and I wasn't disappointed. I opted for a paperback version. Paper quality and print is good. This is an inspirational book to not just doctors but all professionals alike. As the name suggests, the theme of the book revolves around doctors striving to be better at what they do - saving lives. The book is divided into 3 parts, diligence, doing right and ingenuity which the author says are 3 core requirements for success in medicine. Each of these parts are further divided into sections which offer a peek into the lives of medical practitioners. Over the course of this book, you find yourself traveling to a village in India, you witness war scene in Iraq, you become a spectator to courtroom proceedings in Cambridge apart from visits to various hospitals. Such is the versatility of the topics covered. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by M***L on 20 February 2020* I have read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. This is my second book by this author. The book reads well, and has some nuggets of knowledge. I thought "Being Mortal" book had greater impact. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/76561404-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance](https://www.desertcart.in/products/76561404-better-a-surgeons-notes-on-performance) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*