The People's Pharmacy

Show 1299: Is Evidence-Based Medicine an Illusion?

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Synopsis

In our nationally syndicated radio show this week, we consider the strengths and shortcomings of evidence-based medicine. Compared to the alternatives–basing medical care on opinion or tradition–evidence-based medicine sounds like a great idea. As currently practiced, however, it falls far short of its potential. What Is Evidence-Based Medicine? Philosopher and bioethicist Leemon McHenry describes the […]