The Tyranny of Health

The Tyranny of Health

Michael Fitzpatrick

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2000
ISBN:
9780415235716

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This book exposes the dangers of the explosion of health awareness for both patients and doctors. The author argues that we need to establish a clear boundary between the worlds of medicine and politics.

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