Diagnosis is a practically-oriented guide to the complex reasoning, observations, and judgment that health professionals draw on to make a clinical diagnosis. Built on the cornerstone of the patient-physician relationship, this volume combines rigorous yet accessible conceptual analysis with actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty, making effective use of diagnostic tests, and understanding the economic, interpersonal, and ethical considerations influencing diagnosis. Across six chapters, Ashley Graham Kennedy tackles such thorny issues as overdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, and new complications from the Covid-19 pandemic, supplemented by carefully chosen medical case studies. In so doing, she demonstrates that even "ordinary" cases require a delicate balance of medical and ethical considerations in order to promote the patient's physical and mental well-being. Ultimately, this volume demonstrates that clinical diagnosis is not just about acquiring knowledge but also facilitating the health of the people it serves. With clarity and compassion, Diagnosis illuminates the ethical and philosophical underpinnings of the diagnostic process for the medical practitioner.

About the Author
Ashley Graham Kennedy, PhD, is Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Honors College of Florida Atlantic University. Her research focuses on applied issues in medicine, science, and global justice.

Reviews
With the publication of Diagnosis, Dr. Kennedy has offered a text that is both philosophical and practical, challenging us as medical learners and professionals to be mindful of the many issues that affect our diagnostic work and ultimately impact our patients. * Donna Ray, MD, University of South Carolina School of Medicine *
This important book shows us how we can maintain a scientifically rigorous diagnostic process while also remaining respectful towards patients and sensitive to matters of diagnostic justice. * Miriam Solomon, Temple University *
Diagnosis generates many significant and interesting philosophical problems which have been long due for a high-level treatment. This book should be required reading and will be a landmark event in the philosophy of medicine. * Bryan Cwik, Portland State University *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190060411
Author Ashley Graham Kennedy
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 186g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 10mm