Testing Treatments, 9781905177486
Paperback
Uncover truth in medicine: evidence-based treatments for better healthcare decisions.

Testing Treatments

Better Research for Better Healthcare

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  • Paperback

    199 pages

  • Release Date

    3 October 2011

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Summary

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 ext…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781905177486
ISBN-10:1905177488
Author:Imogen Evans, Hazel Thornton, Iain Chalmers, Paul P. Glasziou, Ben Goldacre
Publisher:Montag & Martin Limited
Imprint:Pinter & Martin Ltd.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:199
Edition:2nd
Release Date:3 October 2011
Weight:272g
Dimensions:211mm x 135mm x 18mm
About The Author

Imogen Evans

Hazel Thornton, after undergoing routine mammography, was invited to join a clinical trial, but the inadequate patient information led to her refusal. However, it also encouraged her advocacy for public involvement in research to achieve outcomes relevant to patients. She has written and spoken extensively on this topic.

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