The History and Philosophy of Evidence-Based Health Care



University of Oxford Accredited Short Course: The History and Philosophy of Evidence-Based Health Care, 15 – 19 June 2015
The History and Philosophy of Evidence-Based Health Care
15th – 19th June 2015
Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, UK
Last Few Places Available Register at  www.conted.ox.ac.uk/HPEBHC by 29 May 2015.
This unique course will trace the historical development of evidence-based health care. Students will engage with researchers who have played key roles in defining the History, Philosophy and actual practice of Evidence-Based Healthcare. Many famous medical doctors, including Galen, Descartes and Locke, were also philosophers, and recent evidence suggests that studying humanities improves clinical skills. Medical professionals will learn to think critically about the assumptions of their profession while philosophers and historians will learn about the empirical foundations of the science they contemplate.
Many past students have published their assignments for the course in peer-reviewed journals.
Why study the history and philosophy of Evidence-Based Heath Care (EBHC)?
·         Become a better health care professional
·         Learn to think more critically
·         Become a better historian of medicine
·         Become a better writer 
Full details and information on how to apply can be found on the course website - www.conted.ox.ac.uk/HPEBHC.