Testing treatments better research for better healthcare

How do we know whether a particular treatment really works? How reliable is the evidence? And how do we ensure that research into medical treatments best meets the needs of patients? These are just a few of the questions addressed in a lively and informative way in Testing Treatments. Brimming with...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Evans, Imogen (-)
Otros Autores: Thornton, Hazel, Chalmers, Iain
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Pinter & Martin Ltd 2011.
Edición:2nd edition
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Sumario:How do we know whether a particular treatment really works? How reliable is the evidence? And how do we ensure that research into medical treatments best meets the needs of patients? These are just a few of the questions addressed in a lively and informative way in Testing Treatments. Brimming with vivid examples, Testing Treatments will inspire both patients and professionals. Building on the success of the first edition, Testing Treatments has now been extensively revised and updated. The second edition includes a thought-provoking chapter on screening, explaining why early diagnosis is no
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (417 p.)
ISBN:9781780662800