A. Faulkner
Palgrave Macmillan UK
e druk, 2008
9780230001718
Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society
A Sociology of Devices, Innovation and Governance
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Palgrave Macmillan UK |
2008
ISBN13: 9780230001718
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Health, Technology and Society
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
From bandage to the bioreactor, this book looks at five different device technologies from inception to healthcare practice, drawing on medical sociology, science and technology studies and political science. It examines 'evidence', regulation and governance processes, and diverse stakeholders in innovating the technologies that shape health care.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780230001718
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK
Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij
Inhoudsopgave
Preface Innovation, Evidence and Governance of Medical Technology Approaching Technology The World of Medical Devices Artificial Hips: The Surveillance of Success The PSA Test for Prostate Cancer: Risk Constructs Governance? Infusion Pumps: Usership and the Governance of Error Coagulometers: Healthcare Governance at Home Device or Drug? Governation of Tissue-engineering Devising Healthcare and Society Notes Bibliography Index
