Measurement in Medicine
Philosophical Essays on Assessment and Evaluation
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Epistemology, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781783488490 | |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield International | Publication: | October 11, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield International | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781783488490 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield International |
| Publication: | October 11, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield International |
| Language: | English |
Measurement in Medicine brings together for the first time a range of philosophical essays on topics in the philosophy of epidemiology, epistemology of measurement, philosophy of health economics and health policy that address pressing questions of assessment and evaluation in medicine. Ranging from questions about the methodology of measuring instruments to the role of measurement in health policy decisions, this volume spans the essential topics for anyone interested in understanding the philosophical issues at stake in the growing industry of health and health care evaluation.
Measurement in Medicine brings together for the first time a range of philosophical essays on topics in the philosophy of epidemiology, epistemology of measurement, philosophy of health economics and health policy that address pressing questions of assessment and evaluation in medicine. Ranging from questions about the methodology of measuring instruments to the role of measurement in health policy decisions, this volume spans the essential topics for anyone interested in understanding the philosophical issues at stake in the growing industry of health and health care evaluation.
