A Quote by Atul Gawande

No matter what measures are taken, doctors will sometimes falter, and it isn't reasonable to ask that we achieve perfection. What is reasonable is to ask that we never cease to aim for it.

Atul Gawande

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Atul Gawande
American - Scientist
Born: November 5, 1965

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