Paul K.J. Han, MD, MA, MPH, is Senior Scientist at the National Cancer Institute. He has worked previously in clinical practice as a general internist and trained medical students and residents in risk communication and shared decision making.

"Han develops a rigorous, clinically useful model of managing medical uncertainty ... The book is written mostly for clinicians and students in clinical training programs, offering practical advice and strategies for helping patients and practitioners manage the anxiety surrounding uncertainty in clinical practice." -- A. W. Klink, CHOICE

"In Uncertainty in Medicine, Paul Han brilliantly offers a groundbreaking and timely exploration of a state of mind that is perilously feared and misunderstood. Written with wit and clarity, this book is a must-read for anyone in medicine and beyond who seeks to better comprehend and harness this inescapable facet of human life." -- Maggie Jackson, award-winning social critic and author of Distracted: Reclaiming Our Focus in a World of Lost Attention

"In this compelling and thought-provoking book, Paul Han takes a deep dive into the nature of uncertainty in medicine and how to respond in ways that promote health, understanding, and growth. Bringing into sharp relief the clinical, ethical, and personal dilemmas that we all face when confronting uncertainties, Han provides us with information, wisdom, and inspiration to navigate a path forward." -- Ronald Epstein, University of Rochester Medical Center and author of Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity

"Uncertainty in Medicine is the clearest statement I have read of what uncertainty for patients, families, doctors, and nurses is all about. Han's approach to how we can tolerate uncertainty and get on with care is a balm for all, and for researchers a key step forward." -- Arthur Kleinman, Harvard University and Harvard Medical School