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Death Foretold: Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care New edition
Nicholas A. Christakis
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Death Foretold: Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care New edition
Nicholas A. Christakis
Explains the act of prognosis in its varying forms - from the perspective of doctors. This book examines why physicians are reluctant to predict the future, what uses doctors make of prognosis, the symbolism it contains, and the practical and emotional difficulties it involves.
340 pages, 14 line drawings
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 1, 2001 |
| ISBN13 | 9780226104713 |
| Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
| Pages | 374 |
| Dimensions | 175 × 229 × 21 mm · 540 g |
| Language | English |
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