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The crisis of ethics and integrity in Evidence Based Medicine and scientific practice

Amar Jesani1

  • 1Independent Consultant Researcher and Teacher in Bioethics and Public Health, 310 Prabhu Darshan, 31, Swatantrya Sainik Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai 400 058, India., amar.jesani@gmail.com.

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
|March 29, 2019
PubMed

Insights

The Cochrane Collaboration faced a crisis after expelling a founder member, revealing fundamental disagreements in Evidence-Based Medicine approaches. This event highlighted long-standing issues within the organization, bringing them into public view.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research Methodology
  • Health Policy and Management

Background:

  • The issue addresses the recent crisis within Cochrane, formerly the Cochrane Collaboration.
  • Key events include the expulsion of founder member Peter Gotzsche and subsequent resignations.

Discussion:

  • The crisis is presented not as a simple organizational dispute.
  • It signifies deeper, long-standing differences in the approach to Evidence-Based Medicine.

Key Insights:

  • The expulsion of Peter Gotzsche served as a catalyst, bringing underlying tensions to the forefront.
  • Fundamental disagreements regarding Evidence-Based Medicine principles are central to the conflict.

Outlook:

  • The public domain is now focused on these critical issues within Cochrane.
  • Further examination of these differences is warranted for the future of Evidence-Based Medicine.

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