Medical Nihilism

Medical Nihilism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9780198747048
ISBN-13 : 0198747047
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Book Synopsis Medical Nihilism by : Jacob Stegenga

Download or read book Medical Nihilism written by Jacob Stegenga and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical nihilism is the view that we should have little confidence in the effectiveness of medical interventions. Jacob Stegenga argues persuasively that this is how we should see modern medicine, and suggests that medical research must be modified, clinical practice should be less aggressive, and regulatory standards should be enhanced.


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