

Rethinking Causality, Complexity and Evidence for the Unique Patient
A CauseHealth Resource for Healthcare Professionals and the Clinical Encounter
Book • 2020
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of evidence-based and person-centered clinical practice.
It explores the complexities of causation and its various interpretations, highlighting the limitations of traditional statistical approaches in understanding individual patient needs.
The book features contributions from both philosophers and clinicians, offering practical examples of how philosophical frameworks can enhance clinical decision-making.
It challenges the dominance of randomized controlled trials and advocates for a more nuanced approach that incorporates qualitative research and individual patient experiences.
Ultimately, it aims to improve patient care by fostering a deeper understanding of causal relationships in complex healthcare scenarios.
It explores the complexities of causation and its various interpretations, highlighting the limitations of traditional statistical approaches in understanding individual patient needs.
The book features contributions from both philosophers and clinicians, offering practical examples of how philosophical frameworks can enhance clinical decision-making.
It challenges the dominance of randomized controlled trials and advocates for a more nuanced approach that incorporates qualitative research and individual patient experiences.
Ultimately, it aims to improve patient care by fostering a deeper understanding of causal relationships in complex healthcare scenarios.
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