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.
| ISBN: | 9781783488476 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2017 |
| Author: | Leah McClimans |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield International |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 244 pages |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Social and political philosophy Impact of science and technology on society |