Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

by Gordon Guyatt

Users' Guide to the Medical A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice presents the sophisticated concepts of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in unique ways that can be used to determine diagnosis, decide optimal therapy and predict prognosis. It also -In-depth expansion of methodology, statistics and cost issues that emerge in medical research -Two cross referenced parts -Self contained sections to facilitate quick reference -Why framing the right question is so important -How to find and distinguish between strong and weak evidence -What's needed to critically appraise the best evidence -How to weigh the risks and benefits that precede medical management decisions -How to individualize evidence to each patient -A CD-ROM to enable intuitive, nonlinear learning experiences in coordination with the text

Genres: Medicine, Reference, Nonfiction, Medical, Health

672 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2001

Reviews

[BradMD]

Gordon Guyatt, MD, is a big name in medical statistics.

[Eduardo]

Um dos melhores materiais sobre medicina baseada em evidências. Gostaria de ter mais tempo para dedicar-me a esta leitura...Must read para médicos e farmacêuticos decentes!