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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Maschke, Karen J. (Autor), Gusmano, Michael K. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
Temas:
Medical technology > Politcal aspects.
Medical technology > Safety measures.
Medical technology > Social aspects.
Biomedical engineering.
Biomedical Technology
Technologie médicale > Sécurité > Mesures.
Technologie médicale > Aspect social.
Génie biomédical.
biomedical engineering.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Reference.
MEDICAL > Alternative Medicine.
MEDICAL > Atlases.
MEDICAL > Essays.
MEDICAL > Family & General Practice.
MEDICAL > Holistic Medicine.
MEDICAL > Osteopathy.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (215 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781440861901
1440861900

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