In 1998, Wakefield et al. reported a link between the administration of the MMR vaccine and a
Question:
In 1998, Wakefield et al. reported a link between the administration of the MMR vaccine and a form of autism, igniting panic and contributing to a public health issue that continues today. Intentional or not, the research was flawed with bias. (You can read more about Wakefield's study and fraudulent reporting here: Wakefield's article linking MMR vaccine and autism was fraudulent.)
Ethical issues such as confirmation bias, whether intentional or unintentional, hold a significant impact for consumers of research.
How can a manager or healthcare team work to prevent confirmation bias in EBM? As always, provide substantive support of your views and opinions using appropriate research articles.
The Legal Environment of Business A Critical Thinking Approach
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Authors: Nancy K Kubasek, Bartley A Brennan, M Neil Browne