How To Read A Paper: The Basics Of Evidence-based Medicine

How To Read A Paper: The Basics Of Evidence-based Medicine
by Trisha Greenhalgh

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Book Description
How to Read a Paper is one of the bestselling texts on evidence-based medicine, used by health care professionals and medical students worldwide. Trisha Greenhalgh 's ability to explain the basics of evidence-based medicine in an accessible and readable way means the book is an ideal introduction for all, from first year students to experienced practitioners.This is a text that explains the meaning of critical appraisal and terms such as 'numbers needed to treat', 'how to search the literature', 'evaluate the different types of papers' and 'put the conclusions to clinical use'.This third edition places more emphasis on patient perspectives, contains increased coverage of qualitative research in evidence-based medicine and also includes new information on literature sources and search mechanisms.

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(BMJ Books) Royal Free and Univ. College Medical School, London, UK. Brandon/Hill Medical List selection (#176). Recommended textbook and exam review in the UK, and translated into 5 languages. Discusses searching the literature, assessing methodological quality, appraising different types of papers, and implementing findings. Prev. ed.: c1997. Softcover

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