Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (Feb 2015)

The price they paid

  • Eugene P. York,
  • Tara Brown

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v5.26436
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

Abstract

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Background: Several individuals integral to the development of evidence-based medicine endured hardship for their efforts and beliefs. Case presentation: We present the history of three individuals who were integral to the formation of evidence-based medicine. All three individuals suffered as a result of resistance to change from colleagues as well as from within the profession. Conclusion: Individual and professional collegiality in the face of change should be maintained. The efforts of our predecessors are honored and provide us with inspiration.

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