Understanding the research process and retrieving the right research and clinical studies is essential for patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. This books helps the reader develop optimal, effective MEDLINE, CINAHL, PSYCINFO and EMBASE search strategies. It offers step-by-step suggestions for retrieving sound clinical studies on the etiology, prognosis, diagnosis, prevention, management, economics, and qualitative studies of disorders encountered in all areas of health care. The book is printed in a convenient pocket manual format, and accompanied by a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF files.