Ethics and Evidence-Based Medicine: Fallibility and Responsibility in Clinical Science by Kenneth W. Goodman

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The growth of evidence-based medicine has occurred against a backdrop of health care reform, managed care, cost containment, and quality improvement. Clinicians have been urged to adopt the rigors of science while remaining true to their 'clinical judgment'. This incisive book reviews the history and conceptual origins of evidence-based practice and discusses key ethical issues that arise in clinical practice, public health, and health policy. It is essential reading for all physicians, and practitioners in epidemiology and public health.
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1345476 in Books
* Published on: 2002-12-23
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 180 pages

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The growth of evidence-based medicine has occurred against a backdrop of health care reform, managed care, cost containment and quality improvement, and clinicians have been urged to adopt the rigors of science while remaining true to their 'clinical judgment'. This tension - between efforts to make medical practice more scientific and the suspicions of many clinicians - has caused one of the greatest practical and ethical challenges in the history of the health professions. This incisive book reviews the history and conceptual origins of evidence-based practice, and discusses key ethical issues that arise in clinical practice, public health and health policy. Essential reading for all physicians, and practitioners in epidemiology and public health, it will also be suitable as a text in medical and public health school courses on evidence-based practice.

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"...a worthwhile survey...covers a fascinating range of topics...It will be enjoyable and useful for people who are looking for a field guide to a large number of philosophical topics relevant to EBM..." Jason Grossman, University of Sydney, Journal of the Philosophy of Science Association

"This is definitely a useful book, and easy to read, yet asking the reader to think and learn." Joan Liaschenko, Center for Bioethics and School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Nursing Ethics

"Goodman deals with complex and nuanced concepts while writing in a casual vernacular that is at times amusing..." Mark R. Tonelli MD MA, University of Washington, Respiratory Care

"Well worth reading....It is lucid and elegantly written..." The Lancet

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The growth of evidence-based medicine has occurred against a backdrop of health care reform, managed care, cost containment and quality improvement, and clinicians have been urged to adopt the rigors of science while remaining true to their 'clinical judgment'. This tension - between efforts to make medical practice more scientific and the suspicions of many clinicians - has caused one of the greatest practical and ethical challenges in the history of the health professions. This incisive book reviews the history and conceptual origins of evidence-based practice, and discusses key ethical issues that arise in clinical practice, public health and health policy. Essential reading for all physicians, and practitioners in epidemiology and public health, it will also be suitable as a text in medical and public health school courses on evidence-based practice.