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Death Foretold Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care

Hoofdkenmerken

Auteur:	Christakis, Nicholas A.
Titel:	Death Foretold Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care
Uitgever:	THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
ISBN:	9780226104713
Land van oorsprong:	United States
Prijs:	€ 33.35
Verschijningsdatum:	01-04-2001
Bericht:	Langere levertijd (2-3 weken)

Inhoudelijke kenmerken

Categorie:	Medical diagnosis
Dewey code:	616.075

Technische kenmerken

Verschijningsvorm:	Paperback / softback
Paginas:	374
Hoogte mm.:	229
Breedte mm.:	175
Dikte mm.:	21
Gewicht gr.:	540

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Explains the act of prognosis in its varying forms - from the perspective of doctors. This book examines why physicians are reluctant to predict the future, what uses doctors make of prognosis, the symbolism it contains, and the practical and emotional difficulties it involves.