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Erschienen in: Journal of Medicine and the Person 1/2014

01.04.2014 | Review

Does the patient or pathology exist?

verfasst von: Francesco Massoni, Pasquale Ricci, Serafino Ricci

Erschienen in: Journal of Medicine and the Person | Ausgabe 1/2014

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Abstract

For a long time, the guidelines of medical conduct represented a useful, but not binding, model for adapting in order to avoid professional liability. In this sense, the idea of relying solely on these guidelines raises serious concerns, as very often there is no real “evidence” to scientifically support the recommendations. The authors have conducted a review of the literature to draw the attention of the scientific community to the highlights and shadows of this dangerous Italian prospect.
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Metadaten
Titel
Does the patient or pathology exist?
verfasst von
Francesco Massoni
Pasquale Ricci
Serafino Ricci
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2014
Verlag
Springer Milan
Erschienen in
Journal of Medicine and the Person / Ausgabe 1/2014
Print ISSN: 2035-9411
Elektronische ISSN: 2036-3877
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12682-014-0165-6

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