Defining `disease'—classification must be distinguished from evaluation

The use of the term `disease' in medicine is discussed, with particular reference to the issues raised by Kennedy (I) and the definition proposed by Campbell, Scadding and Roberts (2). Certain difficulties arising from this definition are considered, and a revised set of definitions is suggeste...

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Main Author: Toon, P. D. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 1981
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 1981, Volume: 7, Issue: 4, Pages: 197-201
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