Making clinical decisions when the stakes are high and the evidence unclear
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Children with peanut allergy are often provided with adrenaline (epinephrine) in case of a severe reaction. The probability of a life threatening reaction is low, however, and the criteria for provision are controversial. How should the costs and benefits be balanced?Children with peanut allergy are often provided with adrenaline (epinephrine) in case of a severe reaction. The probability of a life threatening reaction is low, however, and the criteria for provision are controversial. How should the costs and benefits be balanced?
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2004-01-01Publisher
BMJLicence
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Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Health EthicsCitation
Hu W, Kemp A, Kerridge I. Making clinical decisions when the stakes are high and the evidence unclear. BMJ 2004; 329(7470):852-4.Share