Atul Gawande Video, Clip 4: Drawing the Line: When to Stop Researching, Worrying and Just Pick a Doctor

Dr. Atul Gawande explains how, with imperfect and incomplete information, a patient can "draw the line" and make an informed decision about the right hospital and doctor. Gawande shares his thoughts during a public reading of his new book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.

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