Gold standard, the: the challenge of evidence-based medicine
Auteur :
Timmermans, Stefan
Éditeur :
Temple University Press,U.S.
ISBN :
9781592131884
Date de publication :
13 juin 2003
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
367 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Critics shudder at the mindless sameness of standards, while supporters dream of a world in which standardized "best practices" open up a world of efficient health care delivery. This title takes up this debate to investigate the real meaning of standardization and how it affects patients, doctors, and the institution of medicine.