Indikation

The indication is indispensable in medicine. Nevertheless, it has been little studied, and the literature presents very different concepts of the indication. The book analyzes the word family of indication and differentiates between an indication setting, an indication rule, and an indication area. It advocates for an expansion of the concept of indication for interventions beyond illness, such as cosmetic surgery. Additionally, the consequences of the indication for alternative medicine, evidence-based medicine, personalized medicine, and the current economization of medicine are highlighted. The indication remains essential for the medical profession, and its significance will increase as medicine continues to expand its activities. The future of medicine also lies in the indication.