Why should medicine consider a theory of practice? Introduction to the issue

Author(s): Welie, J. V. M.

Journal/Book: Theor Med Bioeth. 1998; 19: Spuiboulevard 50, PO Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Netherlands. Kluwer Academic Publ. 199-202.

Abstract: In reference to historical developments, this article introduces the topic of this special issue of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, that is, the relationship(s) between theory and practice. The authors emphasize the need for scientific research in this neglected area for the sake of both clinical practice and medical education.

Note: Article Wiesing U, Univ Tubingen, Lehrstuhl Ethik Med, Keplerstr 15, D-72074 Tubingen, GERMANY

Keyword(s): Aristotle; history; practice; theory; Virchow

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