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Handbook of the Philosophy of Medicine
Title
Handbook of the Philosophy of Medicine [electronic resource] / edited by Thomas Schramme, Steven Edwards.
ISBN
9789401787062
Publication
Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Physical Description
1 online resource (Approx. 1300 p.) 1 illus.
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Summary
Philosophy of medicine is thought of today as a distinct discipline with its own set of concerns. This title focuses on all major aspects of the philosophy of medicine and the attempts of philosophers, bioethicists, and physicians to address its unique set of problems and questions. It deals with the various metaphysical, ethical and practical problems and questions facing modern medicine such as human nature and mind; reductionism and holism; causation and etiology; notions of disease, health, illness and disability; ageing, death and suicide; medical theory and models; social determinants of health and the role of factors such as technology and evidence-based medicine in providing valid diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge.
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Springer ENIN.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 28, 2019
Contents
Core concepts in health care
Organisms
Patients
Clinical settings
Medical knowledge
Nosology
Health care systems/ institutions
Medicine in the service of law/politics
Metaphilosophy of medicine and health care.
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