Rizzi D A
Medicinsk Videnskabsteori, Københavns Universitet.
Nord Med. 1991;106(8-9):246-8.
Classification of diseases is a practical tool in clinical and scientific medicine, but it is not free of problems. Using for example WHO's classification of diseases as a starting point, an example of the problems is given in the article, with reference to both methodological and philosophical points of view. It is suggested that pragmatic taxonomies with several dimensions, which would be useful for more than just a handful of clinicians, should be created. Subsequently, this type of classification can be revised in accordance with theoretical ideal requirements and considerations.
疾病分类是临床和科学医学中的一种实用工具，但并非没有问题。例如，以世界卫生组织的疾病分类为出发点，本文从方法论和哲学角度给出了一些问题示例。建议创建具有多个维度的实用分类法，这种分类法不仅对少数临床医生有用。随后，可根据理论上的理想要求和考量对这类分类进行修订。
