{
  "abstract": "The meaning of ‘prudence’ has evolved. Initially it meant foresight, but this has moved to mean wisdom, and then to wisdom mixed with increasing amounts of caution. It had quite a run in British politics when its meaning included less wisdom but more restraint and careful economy. Our health resources are limited regardless of where we practise so it is important to use them prudently, that is wisely and with appropriate caution.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Phil Smith"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Geraint N Fuller"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Editors’ commentary",
  "uid": "cfb6c738-a9dc-5b35-960a-f95ebeb695e4"
}