The Gold Standard: The Challenge Of Evidence-Based Medicine

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.

• | By (Author): Stefan Timmermans
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• | Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S.
• | Publication Date: Jun 13, 2003
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9781592131884