The philosophy of evidence-based medicine

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become a required element of clinical practice, but it is critical for the healthcare community to understand the ongoing controversy surrounding EBM. Seeking to address questions raised by critics, The Philosophy of Evidence-based Medicine challenges the over depen...

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Main Author: Howick, Jeremy (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK Wiley-Blackwell/BMJ Books 2011
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Summary:Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become a required element of clinical practice, but it is critical for the healthcare community to understand the ongoing controversy surrounding EBM. Seeking to address questions raised by critics, The Philosophy of Evidence-based Medicine challenges the over dependency of EBM on randomized controlled trials. This book also explores EBM methodology and its relationship with other approaches used in medicine
Physical Description:xiv, 229 pages illustrations 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781405196673
140519667X