The philosophy and practice of medicine and bioethics :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a naturalistic-humanistic approach /
First Statement of Responsibility
Barbara Maier, Warren A. Shibles.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xxiii, 543 pages)
SERIES
Series Title
International library of ethics, law and the new medicine ;
Volume Designation
47
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book challenges the unchallenged methods in medicine, such as 'evidence-based medicine, ' which claim to be, but often are not, scientific. It completes medical care by adding the comprehensive humanistic perspectives and philosophy of medicine. No specific or absolute recommendations are given regarding medical treatment, moral approaches, or legal advice. Given rather is discussion about each issue involved and the strongest arguments indicated. Each argument is subject to further critical analysis. This is the same position as with any philosophical, medical or scientific view. The argu.
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Philosophy and practice of medicine and bioethics.