Overdiagnosed : making people sick in the pursuit of health
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Boston, Mass. : Beacon Press, [2011].
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Courthouse - Adult Nonfiction
616.0754 WELCH
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Published
Boston, Mass. : Beacon Press, [2011].
Format
Book
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xvii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Examining the social, medical, and economic ramifications of a health care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients, Welch makes a reasoned call for change that would save us from countless unneeded surgeries, debilitating anxiety, and exorbitant costs.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Welch, H. G., Woloshin, S., & Schwartz, L. (2011). Overdiagnosed: making people sick in the pursuit of health . Beacon Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Welch, H. Gilbert, Steve. Woloshin and Lisa. Schwartz. 2011. Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health. Beacon Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Welch, H. Gilbert, Steve. Woloshin and Lisa. Schwartz. Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health Beacon Press, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Welch, H. Gilbert., Steve Woloshin, and Lisa Schwartz. Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health Beacon Press, 2011.

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