Decision Making in Health and Medicine: Integrating Evidence and Values by M. G. Myriam Hunink, Milton C. Weinstein and Eve Wittenberg is an English-language textbook aimed at medical professionals. This reference work addresses systematic and rational methods for medical decision-making in both clinical care and health policy.
The book covers essential topics such as decision trees, Bayesian revision, cost-effectiveness analysis, and advanced models such as Markov models and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. In addition, it focuses on integrating quantitative data and patients' values to support optimal medical decisions.
This title is suitable for researchers, trainees, and professionals in medical decision-making, evidence-based medicine, clinical epidemiology, health care, health economics, and health technology assessment. It provides clear guidelines for weighing risks, benefits, and costs in complex situations.
A comprehensive handbook for anyone involved in decision making in health and public health, with the aim of improving outcomes in medical and health-related treatments.