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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 10/2015

01-10-2015 | Editorial

The failed idea of a “gold standard”

Authors: George Ralph, Thomas Aigmueller, Paul Riss

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 10/2015

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The term “gold standard” is used quite often in medicine [1, 2]. It says that there is a standard that clinicians should follow and that this is the best standard available, backed by solid evidence and broad consensus. “Gold standard” is a historical term borrowed from economists [3]. Gold is a precious metal and has mystical connotations. It implies wealth, power, and security. But as there are other precious metals that are even more expensive, the term “gold standard” should not be taken at face value for three reasons. …
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Metadata
Title
The failed idea of a “gold standard”
Authors
George Ralph
Thomas Aigmueller
Paul Riss
Publication date
01-10-2015
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2729-2

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