The Subjective Interpretation of the Medical Evidence
Howard Bauchner, John P. A. Ioannidis
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses whether commonly occuring, sometimes divergent interpretations of new evidence’s validity and usefulness should be explained when experts and guideline committees provide recommendations for screening or treatment.
Topics & Concepts
GuidelineInterpretation (philosophy)Evidence-based medicinePsychologyEvidence-based practiceEpistemologyMedicineAlternative medicinePhilosophyLinguisticsPathologyHealthcare cost, quality, practicesHealth Promotion and Cardiovascular PreventionClinical practice guidelines implementation