Evidence-based Practice in Primary Care
Edited by- Leone Ridsdale, MSc, PhD, FRCGP, FRCPC, Reader in General Practice, Department of General Practice, UMDS Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, London
The evidence-based approach to clinical practice is becoming increasingly respected and popular. This text aims to increase awareness, enthusiasm, knowledge and skill in terms of applying the principles of evidence-based medicine among general practitioners. Also promotes the development of critical skills in a unique and practical approach.
Paperback, 176 Pages
Published: July 1998
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-443-05889-9
Contents
- What Is Evidence-Based Medicine? How to Search for the Literature to Answer Questions. What Are Patients Worried When Their Child Has an Acute Illness? An Approach to Evidence from Qualitative Research. How Can W Improve Our Diagnosis of Back Pain? An Approach to Handling Diagnostic Uncertainty. What Is the Likely Outcome When Patients Present with Psychological Problems? An Approach to Evidence from Studies Prognosis. Can the Practice Introduce an Effective Strategy to Reduce Prescribing of Sleeping Pills? An Approach to Evidence from Trials. Can We Improve Our Management of Acute Asthma? An Approach to Using Clinical Guidelines. How Can We Checkthe Quality of Our Diabetic Care? An Approach to Clinical Audit. Do Antibodies Hemp Children with Otitis Media? How to Overview. Teaching and Learning Evidence-Based Practice. Glossary.
