Rigor Mortis: How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Richard Harris’s Rigor Mortis offers a critical examination of the medical research process, exposing how flaws and inconsistencies can lead to misleading conclusions and ultimately impact patient care. This book delves into the systemic issues within medical research, providing a detailed look at how errors occur and the consequences they can have.
Key Highlights
- Understand Research Weaknesses: Gain insights into the common pitfalls and biases that can affect medical studies.
- Critical Evaluation Skills: Develop the ability to assess the validity and reliability of medical information.
- Historical Context: Explore real-world examples of research failures and their impact.
- Systemic Issues: Learn about the broader challenges within the medical research landscape.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Basic Books
- Publication Date: May 1, 2018
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Page Count: 288 pages
- Dimensions: 5.55 x 0.88 x 8.2 inches
- Weight: 2.31 pounds
Good Fit For
- Students of medicine and healthcare
- Healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of research
- Anyone interested in critical thinking and evaluating health information
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| Publication Date | 2018, May 1 |
| Brand | by Richard Harris (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
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| Language | English |
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| Product Type | Medical Ethics |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 154164414X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1541644144 |
| Dimensions | 5.55 x 0.88 x 8.2 inches |
| ISBN10 | 154164414X |
| ISBN13 | 978-1541644144 |
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