Is Medicine Still Good for Us

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The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards Modern medicine is exceptionally powerful, and has achieved unprecedented successes. But it comes at a price; individuals suffer from medicine's failures, and the economic costs of medicine are now stratospheric. Have we got the balance wrong Is Medicine Still Good For Us sets out the facts about our medical establishments in a clear, engaging style, interrogating the ethics of modern practices and the impact they have on all our lives.

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'This concise, thought-provoking overview is well worth a read' - School Science Review

Author Bio

Julian Sheather is a writer and ethicist. He is also a consultant and adviser in ethics and human rights to several leading national and international medical organisations.