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Why should medicine consider a theory of practice? Introduction to the issue

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In reference to historical developments, this article introduces the topic of this special issue of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, that is, the relationship(s) between theory and practice. The authors emphasize the need for scientific research in this neglected area for the sake of both clinical practice and medical education.

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  1. Universität Tübingen, Lehrstuhl Ethik in der Medizin, Keplerstraße 15, 72074, Tübingen, Germany

    Urban Wiesing

  2. Center for Health Policy and Ethics, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68178, U.S.A

    Jos V.M. Welie

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Wiesing, U., Welie, J.V. Why should medicine consider a theory of practice? Introduction to the issue. Theor Med Bioeth 19, 199–202 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009901714022

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