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A story about knots and surgeons

Ed Gavagan · TED

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About

One day, Ed Gavagan was sitting on the subway, watching two young med students practicing their knots. And a powerful memory washed over him -- of one shocking moment that changed his life forever. An unforgettable story of crime, skill and gratitude.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TEDMED 2012
Speaker
Ed Gavagan
Year
2012
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Medicine and health
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
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