Death foretold: prophecy and prognosis in medical care
Auteur :
Christakis, Nicholas A.
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226104713
Date de publication :
1 avr. 2001
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,7 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
567 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explains the act of prognosis in its varying forms - from the perspective of doctors. This book examines why physicians are reluctant to predict the future, what uses doctors make of prognosis, the symbolism it contains, and the practical and emotional difficulties it involves.