The AAP report on circumcision: Bad science + bad ethics = bad medicine

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The AAP report on circumcision: Bad science + bad ethics = bad medicine

What is this about?

This blog describes some of the arguments against the case of the AAP's (American Academy of Paediatrics) change of policy's position in relation to infant male circumcision. The author of the blog suggests that whilst the evidence remains the same, institutions can 'cherry pick' findings to support their own conclusions.

For whom is this important?

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Who

• AAP

When

• 27/5/2013

Where

• USA

Virtues & Values

• Accountability

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Cherry picking

Research Area

• LS 07.11 - Medical ethics