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The price they paid

BACKGROUND: Several individuals integral to the development of evidence-based medicine endured hardship for their efforts and beliefs. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the history of three individuals who were integral to the formation of evidence-based medicine. All three individuals suffered as a res...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: York, Eugene P., Brown, Tara
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Co-Action Publishing 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4318832/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25656676
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v5.26436
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Several individuals integral to the development of evidence-based medicine endured hardship for their efforts and beliefs. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the history of three individuals who were integral to the formation of evidence-based medicine. All three individuals suffered as a result of resistance to change from colleagues as well as from within the profession. CONCLUSION: Individual and professional collegiality in the face of change should be maintained. The efforts of our predecessors are honored and provide us with inspiration.