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    Medicines and Society


    Patients, Professionals and the Dominance of
    Pharmaceuticals
    1st edition
    Nicky Britten
    Macmillan International Higher Education
    Read more online at http://www.macmillanihe.com/t/9780230205109/

    Paperback 9781403935410 €38.99

    Hardcover 9780230205109 €116.99

    Britten places medicines in their social context, and considers the range of influences on prescribing and the
    sociology of health and illness. Exploring issues such as 'the meaning of medicines' and 'alternative
    treatments', the book provides important reading for students across a range of disciplines interested in
    medicines and society.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

    Introduction: Medicines in Time and Space  Broad approach which includes self care and
    Self-care and Complementary Therapies complementary medicine
    Medicines in the Lifeworld  Balanced treatment of benefits and harms of
    The Development and Licensing of Medicines medicines
    Information about Medicines  Accessible and well written
    Prescribing Patient-Professional Communication
    Collective Action
    Balance between System and Lifeworld.

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