Dieses Angebot wurde verkauft am So, 14. Sep um 07:39.
Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
Verkauft
Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
US $4,16US $4,16
Mo, 15. Sep, 07:39Mo, 15. Sep, 07:39

Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health

baystatebooks
(66868)
Angemeldet als privater Verkäufer
Verbraucherschützende Vorschriften, die sich aus dem EU-Verbraucherrecht ergeben, finden daher keine Anwendung. Der eBay-Käuferschutz gilt dennoch für die meisten Käufe.
US $4,16
Ca.CHF 3,30
Artikelzustand:
Gut
    Versand:
    Kostenlos USPS Media MailTM.
    Standort: North Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
    Lieferung:
    Lieferung zwischen Mi, 22. Okt und Mi, 29. Okt nach 94104 bei heutigem Zahlungseingang
    Liefertermine - wird in neuem Fenster oder Tab geöffnet berücksichtigen die Bearbeitungszeit des Verkäufers, die PLZ des Artikelstandorts und des Zielorts sowie den Annahmezeitpunkt und sind abhängig vom gewählten Versandservice und dem ZahlungseingangZahlungseingang - wird ein neuem Fenster oder Tab geöffnet. Insbesondere während saisonaler Spitzenzeiten können die Lieferzeiten abweichen.
    Rücknahme:
    Keine Rücknahme.
    Zahlungen:
         Diners Club

    Sicher einkaufen

    eBay-Käuferschutz
    Geld zurück, wenn etwas mit diesem Artikel nicht stimmt. Mehr erfahreneBay-Käuferschutz - wird in neuem Fenster oder Tab geöffnet
    Der Verkäufer ist für dieses Angebot verantwortlich.
    eBay-Artikelnr.:136340654667
    Zuletzt aktualisiert am 14. Sep. 2025 21:15:52 MESZAlle Änderungen ansehenAlle Änderungen ansehen

    Artikelmerkmale

    Artikelzustand
    Gut: Buch, das gelesen wurde, sich aber in einem guten Zustand befindet. Der Einband weist nur sehr ...
    Release Year
    2012
    Book Title
    Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
    ISBN
    9780807021996
    Kategorie

    Über dieses Produkt

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Beacon Press
    ISBN-10
    0807021997
    ISBN-13
    9780807021996
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    108140064

    Product Key Features

    Number of Pages
    248 Pages
    Language
    English
    Publication Name
    Overdiagnosed : Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
    Publication Year
    2012
    Subject
    Ethics, General, Diagnosis, Health Policy
    Type
    Textbook
    Author
    Steve Woloshin, Lisa Schwartz, H. Gilbert Welch
    Subject Area
    Medical
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.7 in
    Item Weight
    13.3 Oz
    Item Length
    9 in
    Item Width
    6 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    Reviews
    "Very insightful and engaging."--Dennis Rosen, The Boston Globe "One of the most important books about health care in the last several years."--Cato Institute "One of the big strengths of this relatively small book is that if you are inclined to ponder medicine's larger questions, you get to tour them all. What is health, really'... In the finite endeavor that is life, when is it permissible to stop preventing things? And if the big questions just make you itchy, you can concentrate on the numbers instead: The authors explain most of the important statistical concepts behind evidence-based medicine in about as friendly a way as you are likely to find."--Abigail Zuger, MD, The New York Times " Overdiagnosed --albeit controversial--is a provocative, intellectually stimulating work. As such, all who are involved in health care, including physicians, allied health professionals, and all current or future patients, will be well served by reading and giving serious thought to the material presented."─ JAMA "Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better."─ Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book "This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone."─ Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America's Health Care "This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you'll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result."─ Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness "An 'overdiagnosis' is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs 'overtreatment,' and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, 'Do I really need to know this?' before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health."─ Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person "We've all been made to believe that it is always in people's best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment's thinking." --Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org, "One of the most important books about health care in the last several years."-Cato Institute "One of the big strengths of this relatively small book is that if you are inclined to ponder medicine's larger questions, you get to tour them all. What is health, really'... In the finite endeavor that is life, when is it permissible to stop preventing things? And if the big questions just make you itchy, you can concentrate on the numbers instead: The authors explain most of the important statistical concepts behind evidence-based medicine in about as friendly a way as you are likely to find."-Abigail Zuger, MD, The New York Times " Overdiagnosed -albeit controversial-is a provocative, intellectually stimulating work. As such, all who are involved in health care, including physicians, allied health professionals, and all current or future patients, will be well served by reading and giving serious thought to the material presented."─ JAMA "Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better."─ Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book "This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone."─ Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America's Health Care "This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you'll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result."─ Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness "An 'overdiagnosis' is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs 'overtreatment,' and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, 'Do I really need to know this?' before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health."─ Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person "We've all been made to believe that it is always in people's best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment's thinking." -Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org, "Very insightful and engaging."-Dennis Rosen, The Boston Globe "One of the most important books about health care in the last several years."-Cato Institute "One of the big strengths of this relatively small book is that if you are inclined to ponder medicine's larger questions, you get to tour them all. What is health, really'... In the finite endeavor that is life, when is it permissible to stop preventing things? And if the big questions just make you itchy, you can concentrate on the numbers instead: The authors explain most of the important statistical concepts behind evidence-based medicine in about as friendly a way as you are likely to find."-Abigail Zuger, MD, The New York Times " Overdiagnosed -albeit controversial-is a provocative, intellectually stimulating work. As such, all who are involved in health care, including physicians, allied health professionals, and all current or future patients, will be well served by reading and giving serious thought to the material presented."─ JAMA "Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better."─ Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book "This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone."─ Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America's Health Care "This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you'll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result."─ Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness "An 'overdiagnosis' is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs 'overtreatment,' and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, 'Do I really need to know this?' before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health."─ Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person "We've all been made to believe that it is always in people's best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment's thinking." -Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org, "Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better." ─ Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book "This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone."─ Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America's Health Care "This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you'll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result."─ Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness "An 'overdiagnosis' is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs 'overtreatment,' and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, 'Do I really need to know this?' before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health."─ Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person "We've all been made to believe that it is always in people's best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment's thinking." -Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org, "One of the big strengths of this relatively small book is that if you are inclined to ponder medicine's larger questions, you get to tour them all. What is health, really'... In the finite endeavor that is life, when is it permissible to stop preventing things? And if the big questions just make you itchy, you can concentrate on the numbers instead: The authors explain most of the important statistical concepts behind evidence-based medicine in about as friendly a way as you are likely to find."-Abigail Zuger, MD, The New York Times " Overdiagnosed -albeit controversial-is a provocative, intellectually stimulating work. As such, all who are involved in health care, including physicians, allied health professionals, and all current or future patients, will be well served by reading and giving serious thought to the material presented." JAMA “Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better.� Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book “This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone.� Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America’s Health Care “This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you’ll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result.� Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness “An ‘overdiagnosis’ is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs ‘overtreatment,’ and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, ‘Do I really need to know this?’ before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health.� Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person “We’ve all been made to believe that it is always in people’s best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment’s thinking.� -Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org, " Overdiagnosed -albeit controversial-is a provocative, intellectually stimulating work. As such, all who are involved in health care, including physicians, allied health professionals, and all current or future patients, will be well served by reading and giving serious thought to the material presented."─ JAMA "Everyone should read this book before going to the doctor! Welcome evidence that more testing and treatment is not always better."─ Susan Love, MD, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book "This book makes a compelling case against excessive medical screening and diagnostic testing in asymptomatic people. Its important but underappreciated message is delivered in a highly readable style. I recommend it enthusiastically for everyone."─ Arnold S. Relman, MD, editor-in-chief emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine , and author of A Second Opinion: Rescuing America's Health Care "This stunning book will help you and your loved ones avoid the hazards of too much health care. Within just a few pages, you'll be recommending it to family and friends, and, hopefully, your local physician. If every medical student read Overdiagnosed, there is little doubt that a safer, healthier world would be the result."─ Ray Moynihan, conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle, visiting editor of the British Medical Journal, and author of Selling Sickness "An 'overdiagnosis' is a label no one wants: it is worrisome, it augurs 'overtreatment,' and it has no potential for personal benefit. This elegant book forewarns you. It also teaches you how and why to ask, 'Do I really need to know this?' before agreeing to any diagnostic or screening test. A close read is good for your health."─ Nortin M. Hadler, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Worried Sick and The Last Well Person "We've all been made to believe that it is always in people's best interest to try to detect health problems as early as possible. Dr. Welch explains, with gripping examples and ample evidence, how those who have been overdiagnosed cannot benefit from treatment; they can only be harmed. I hope this book will trigger a paradigm shift in the medical establishment's thinking." -Sidney Wolfe, MD, author of Worst Pills, Best Pills and editor of WorstPills.org From the Hardcover edition.
    Dewey Edition
    22
    Illustrated
    Yes
    Dewey Decimal
    616.07/54
    Table Of Content
    Table of Contents... Introduction: Our Enthusiasm for Diagnosis Chapter 1) Genesis: People Become Patients with High Blood Pressure Chapter 2) We Change the Rules: How Numbers Get Changed to Give You Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and Osteoporosis Chapter 3) We Are Able to See More: How Scans Give You Gallstones, Damaged Knee Cartilage, Bulging Discs, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, and Blood Clots Chapter 4) We Look Harder for Prostate Cancer: How Screening Made It Clear That Overdiagnosis Exists in Cancer Chapter 5) We Look Harder for Other Cancers Chapter 6) We Look Harder for Breast Cancer Chapter 7) We Stumble onto Incidentalomas That Might Be Cancer Chapter 8) We Look Harder for Everything Else: How Screening Gives You (and Your Baby) Another Set of Problems Chapter 9) We Confuse DNA with Disease: How Genetic Testing Will Give You Almost Anything Chapter 10) Get the Facts Chapter 11) Get the System Chapter 12) Get the Big Picture Conclusion: Pursuing Health with Less Diagnosis Acknowledgments Notes Index
    Synopsis
    A nationally recognized expert offers a searing expose of Big Pharma and the American healthcare system's zeal for excessive medical testing. More screening doesn't lead to better health-but can turn healthy people into patients. Going against the conventional wisdom reinforced by the medical establishment and Big Pharma that more screening is the best preventative medicine, Dr. Gilbert Welch builds a compelling counterargument that what we need are fewer, not more, diagnoses. Documenting the excesses of American medical practice that labels far too many of us as sick, Welch examines the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of a health-care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients, most of whom will not benefit from treatment, might be harmed by it, and would arguably be better off without screening. Drawing on 25 years of medical practice and research on the effects of medical testing, Welch explains in a straightforward, jargon-free style how the cutoffs for treating a person with "abnormal" test results have been drastically lowered just when technological advances have allowed us to see more and more "abnormalities," many of which will pose fewer health complications than the procedures that ostensibly cure them. Citing studies that show that 10% of 2,000 healthy people were found to have had silent strokes, and that well over half of men over age sixty have traces of prostate cancer but no impairment, Welch reveals overdiagnosis to be rampant for numerous conditions and diseases, including diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, gallstones, abdominal aortic aneuryisms, blood clots, as well as skin, prostate, breast, and lung cancers. With genetic and prenatal screening now common, patients are being diagnosed not with disease but with "pre-disease" or for being at "high risk" of developing disease. Revealing the economic and medical forces that contribute to overdiagnosis, Welch makes a reasoned call for change that would save us from countless unneeded surgeries, excessive worry, and exorbitant costs, all while maintaining a balanced view of both the potential benefits and harms of diagnosis. Drawing on data, clinical studies, and anecdotes from his own practice, Welch builds a solid, accessible case against the belief that more screening always improves health care., Going against the conventional wisdom reinforced by the medical establishment and Big Pharma that more screening is the best preventative medicine, Dr. Gilbert Welch builds a compelling counterargument that what we need are fewer, not more, diagnoses. Documenting the excesses of American medical practice that labels far too many of us as sick, Welch examines the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of a health-care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients, most of whom will not benefit from treatment, might be harmed by it, and would arguably be better off without screening., A complex web of factors has created the phenomenon of overdiagnosis: the popular media promotes fear of disease and perpetuates the myth that early, aggressive treatment is always best; in an attempt to avoid lawsuits, doctors have begun to leave no test undone, no abnormality overlooked; and profits are being made from screenings, medical procedures, and pharmaceuticals. Revealing the social, medical, and economic ramifications of a health-care system that overdiagnoses and overtreats patients, Dr. H. Gilbert Welch makes a reasoned call for change that would save us pain, worry, and money., A nationally recognized expert offers a searing exposé of Big Pharma and the American healthcare system's zeal for excessive medical testing. More screening doesn't lead to better health--but can turn healthy people into patients. Going against the conventional wisdom reinforced by the medical establishment and Big Pharma that more screening is the best preventative medicine, Dr. Gilbert Welch builds a compelling counterargument that what we need are fewer, not more, diagnoses. Documenting the excesses of American medical practice that labels far too many of us as sick, Welch examines the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of a health-care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients, most of whom will not benefit from treatment, might be harmed by it, and would arguably be better off without screening. Drawing on 25 years of medical practice and research on the effects of medical testing, Welch explains in a straightforward, jargon-free style how the cutoffs for treating a person with "abnormal" test results have been drastically lowered just when technological advances have allowed us to see more and more "abnormalities," many of which will pose fewer health complications than the procedures that ostensibly cure them. Citing studies that show that 10% of 2,000 healthy people were found to have had silent strokes, and that well over half of men over age sixty have traces of prostate cancer but no impairment, Welch reveals overdiagnosis to be rampant for numerous conditions and diseases, including diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, gallstones, abdominal aortic aneuryisms, blood clots, as well as skin, prostate, breast, and lung cancers. With genetic and prenatal screening now common, patients are being diagnosed not with disease but with "pre-disease" or for being at "high risk" of developing disease. Revealing the economic and medical forces that contribute to overdiagnosis, Welch makes a reasoned call for change that would save us from countless unneeded surgeries, excessive worry, and exorbitant costs, all while maintaining a balanced view of both the potential benefits and harms of diagnosis. Drawing on data, clinical studies, and anecdotes from his own practice, Welch builds a solid, accessible case against the belief that more screening always improves health care.
    LC Classification Number
    RC71.3.W45 2011

    Artikelbeschreibung des Verkäufers

    Info zu diesem Verkäufer

    baystatebooks

    99,5% positive Bewertungen241 Tsd. Artikel verkauft

    Mitglied seit Mär 2017
    Antwortet meist innerhalb 24 Stunden
    Angemeldet als privater VerkäuferDaher finden verbraucherschützende Vorschriften, die sich aus dem EU-Verbraucherrecht ergeben, keine Anwendung. Der eBay-Käuferschutz gilt dennoch für die meisten Käufe.
    We are your local used book store!
    Shop besuchenKontakt

    Detaillierte Verkäuferbewertungen

    Durchschnitt in den letzten 12 Monaten
    Genaue Beschreibung
    4.9
    Angemessene Versandkosten
    5.0
    Lieferzeit
    5.0
    Kommunikation
    5.0

    Verkäuferbewertungen (80'339)

    Alle Bewertungenselected
    Positiv
    Neutral
    Negativ
    • 7***c (408)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
      Letzte 6 Monate
      Bestätigter Kauf
      I got 4 books from this seller. One was wrong book (same writer,simular covers) which,when you order used books several at a time from big used book warehouses, this happens every now and then. Seller contacted me and refunded within a couple hours on the same business day. These people do business right.The 3 others were just as described, packed perfect. Shipping was on time. Good books at good price and a seller who does business right. I highly recommend this seller and the items I ordered.
    • c***m (445)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
      Letzte 6 Monate
      Bestätigter Kauf
      AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii using free shipping USPS Ground Mail, Received 06/18; Paperback book in Great Condition as Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
    • r***o (1609)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
      Letzte 6 Monate
      Bestätigter Kauf
      the book I received was in brand new condition .As shown in my picture, much better condition than I expected. It was packaged well and it arrived very fast for media mail. unfortunately I thought I buying the second edition that came with an index. the seller quickly fixed the problem , good communication. 100%positive and I would recommend this seller.
    Alle Bewertungen ansehen