Evidence-based medicine : how to practice and teach EBM

Author(s)

• Sackett, David L.

Bibliographic Information

Evidence-based medicine : how to practice and teach EBM

edited by David Sackett ... [et al.]

Churchill Livingstone, c1997

Other Title

Evidence-based medicine : how to practice & teach EBM

Note

Accompaied by six sheets in pocket

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external evidence from systematic research. In this concise and readable textbook, the world's acknowledged experts explain clearly how clinicians can apply the key principles of evidence-based practice in their everyday clinical work. This book is required reading for all doctors, at any age and stage in their careers (whether medical students, residents, practitioners or teachers).

Table of Contents

Introduction: On the Need for Evidence-Based Medicine 1. How to Ask Clinical Questions You Can Answer 2. Searching for the Best Evidence 3. Critically Appraising the Evidence 4. Can You Apply This Valid, Important Evidence in Caring for Your Patient? 5. Evaluation Appendix: Confidence Intervals Also Included Are 7 Rapid Reference Cards

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA30953281
• ISBN:
  • 0443056862
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 250 p.
• Size: 19 cm
• Classification:
  • DC20 : 616
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Clinical medicine