One of the top ten greatest doctors in the world looks at the lowly checklist, and how this simple idea - which is free to reproduce - will revolutionise the way we approach problems, and help save lives. Today we find ourselves in possession of stupendous know-how, which we willingly place in the hands of the most highly skilled people.

Subtitled, "How To Get Things Right". Dr Gawande makes the case for using the lowly checklist to help approach problems in all areas of life. Explains how breaking down problems into small steps can save lives in the field of medicine. 'Gawande is a gorgeous writer and storyteller, and the aims of this book are ambitious' Malcolm Gladwell