Debating modern medical technologies :: the politics of safety, effectiveness, and patient access /

This book analyzes policy fights about what counts as good evidence of safety and effectiveness for new health care technologies in the U.S. and how political decisions affect patients and doctors. It discusses stakeholders' differing values and interests regarding patient choice, physician aut...

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Hauptverfasser: Maschke, Karen J. (VerfasserIn), Gusmano, Michael K. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
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Zusammenfassung:This book analyzes policy fights about what counts as good evidence of safety and effectiveness for new health care technologies in the U.S. and how political decisions affect patients and doctors. It discusses stakeholders' differing values and interests regarding patient choice, physician autonomy, risk assessment, government intervention in medicine and technology assessment, and scientific innovation as a driver of national and global economies.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (215 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781440861901
1440861900

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