What the COVID Pandemic Teaches Us about the Honored but Humble Role of Medicine | Prof. Farr Curlin
The Thomistic Institute
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Deferrence to Scientists and Physicians: Trust, Challenges, and Unintended Consequences
The chapter explores the trust placed in doctors and medical science through personal stories and examples, discussing when it is justified to defer to medical expertise and when it may not be appropriate. It delves into the complexities faced by experts during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges in decision-making and the importance of humility in the practice of medicine. The chapter also reflects on historical examples of medical treatments that had unintended consequences, emphasizing the need for awareness of uncertainty in large-scale interventions.
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