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1 online resource (215 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Evidence, politics, and medical care technology -- Evolving public- and private-payer approaches to evidence and health technology assessment -- Mammography screening: vested interests and polarization -- When medicare said no for amyloid pet imaging -- Placing a value on cure: lessons from the new generation of hepatitis C drugs -- Avastin and the politics of accelerated approval -- The path to the clinic for stem cell and other regenerative medicine interventions -- Conclusion: the 21st century cures act and the future of health technology assessment. |
| Summary |
This book analyzes policy fights about what counts as good evidence of safety and effectiveness for new health care technologies in the U.S. and how political decisions affect patients and doctors. It discusses stakeholders' differing values and interests regarding patient choice, physician autonomy, risk assessment, government intervention in medicine and technology assessment, and scientific innovation as a driver of national and global economies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medical technology -- Political aspects.
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Medical technology -- Political aspects. |
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Medical technology. |
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Medical technology -- Safety measures.
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Industrial safety. |
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Medical technology -- Social aspects.
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Medical technology -- Social aspects. |
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Biomedical engineering.
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Biomedical engineering. |
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biomedical engineering. |
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism. |
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference. |
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine. |
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MEDICAL -- Atlases. |
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MEDICAL -- Essays. |
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice. |
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine. |
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gusmano, Michael K., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Maschke, Karen J. Debating modern medical technologies. Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018] 9781440861895 (DLC) 2018036668 |
| ISBN |
9781440861901 (electronic book) |
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1440861900 (electronic book) |
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9781440861895 (set ; alkaline paper) |
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