Causality, Complexity and Evidence in Health Sciences
A Transdisciplinary Philosophy of Medicine Network
Reflection by Frank Zenker on N=1
Interesting, stimulating, in fact fun, if passing so very quickly! What struck me most about the n=1 workshop was the insight, itself completely new to me, that causal relations relevant to individual human health might have to be formulated not, or not only, at the micro-biological and the quantum-physical level, but also, and perhaps especially, at the social level Continue reading “Social causes?”
Reflection by Tobias Lindstad on N=1
Philosophers often argue that it is virtuous to be informed by psychology. Psychologists however, might accept philosophy as a source of inspiration, but may only reluctantly admit being informed by it. Continue reading “If statistics don’t get me, then what?”
Reflections by Junaid Hassan on N=1
I am a PhD in systems microbiology. Academically, the only link between N=1 Conference and my background is my M. Phil. thesis, wherein I used dynamic modelling to elucidate and critically examine bio-psychological theories of anxiety-related disorders. I developed interest in this field due to my anxious brain, which has to be managed through medication. N=1, thus, was not just another conference for me, but a discussion of my personal problem. Continue reading “A somewhat well-informed patient’s thoughts”
Reflection by Anne Rose Røsbak Feragen on N=1
Some people hold on to a romantic understanding of the professional, maintaining that there is a je ne sais quoi that separates the good professionals and the best. Continue reading “Articulating professional discretion”
Reflection by Roger Kerry on N=1
Having different disciplines discuss matters of common importance is not necessarily an easy task. Continue reading “Looking forward, together”
Reflection by Karin Mohn Engebretsen on N=1
Reflecting back on two interesting days filled with good presentations and plenum discussions I’m sitting here wondering how all this input fits in with the article I am about to write. Continue reading “Thinking about holism”
Reflection by Neil Maltby on N=1
The overwhelming theme of the conference was the contrasting inattention to powerful individual narrative in healthcare (highlighted by case study of Matt Low and Anna-Luise Kirkengen) compared to the expensive RCT’s transiently ‘scaffolding’ outcomes (Carlo Martini) and leading to pathology rather than person-centred guidelines (Roger Kerry). Continue reading “The clinical challenge”
Reflection by Elise Arnaudo on N=1
The N=1 workshop has been a great occasion to reflect on two crucial questions: where does medical evidence come from? and what kind of evidence is useful in clinical practice? Continue reading “One size does not fit all”
Reflection by Alex Broadbent on N=1
One of the difficulties of contemporary philosophy is its relevance, or lack of relevance, to things that people apart from philosophers care about. Continue reading “The importance of interdisciplinary dialogue”
Participants have agreed that the January 12-13 workshop, N=1 Causal Reasoning and Evidence for Clinical Practice, jointly held by CauseHealth and Trinity at NMBU, was a success! This was due to the active and engaged participation of our speakers as well as others who came to be a part of our audience and discussions. We’d first like to thank everyone who presented and, equally important, everyone who shared their ideas and expertise with us by participating in the workshop. Continue reading “Carrying on the N=1 Discussion”
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