Full Description
This book represents a brilliant primer and the tools and skills it equips the clinician with are designed to help them navigate the uncertainties of medical practice today. It is essential for those who wish to practice medicine in the best possible way for their patients.
Contents
Section 1: Introduction to Critical Appraisal 1. Types of Papers and Grades of Evidence 2. An Approach to Appraising Papers Section 2: Basic Statistics 3. Types of Data and Moving from Samples to Populations 4. The Statistics Used in Papers 5. Basic Probability Section 3: Appraising Different Types of Papers 6. Observational Studies 7. Qualitative Papers 8. Therapeutic Papers 9. Diagnostic Papers and Screening Papers 10. Prognostic Papers 11. Economic Studies 12. Meta-Analysis Section 4: Applying the Knowledge 13. Writing a Clinical Topic Review 14. Running a Journal Club 15. Creating a 'Best Available' Evidence-Based Clinical Environment Section 5: Critical Appraisal Exams 16. An Approach to Critical Appraisal Exams 17. Practice Papers
