| Description |
xix, 217 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to evidence-based practice: asking focused, answerable questions -- 2. Appraising papers about therapy: importance -- 3. Appraising papers about therapy: validity -- 4. Searching for evidence -- 5. Study types: the graphic appraisal tool for epidemiological studies and critically appraised topics -- 6. Applying critiqued evidence -- 7. Diagnosis: appraising importance -- 8. Diagnosis: appraising validity and screening -- 9. Harm/aetiology, prognosis and observational studies -- 10. Synthesising the evidence: systematic reviews -- 11. Guidelines -- 12. Qualitative research |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Evidence-based medicine.
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Primary care (Medicine) -- Decision making.
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| Author |
Royal College of General Practitioners.
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| ISBN |
9780850843316 (paperback) |
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