{"product_id":"evidencebased-medicine-9781405157131","title":"EvidenceBased Medicine","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lively handbook on the fundamentals of Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) leads the reader, step by step, through a process that proceeds from a patient's medical history, via information searches and critical appraisal of the literature, to recommendations for treatment. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a simple four-step approach, the author illustrates how to develop better questions and more effective searches, resulting in objective and clinically relevant information that can be evaluated and implemented in day-to-day practice. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, the famous fictional detectives, assist throughout, drawing parallels between criminal and medical investigation, and simplifying the processes and themes of EBM.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-Based Medicine in Sherlock Holmes' Footsteps is a concise, accessible and instructive introduction to EBM for medical students, health care trainees, doctors and allied health professionals, and a valuable resource for anyone wanting to improve their ability t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A useful and introductory book … Small and easy to read. The arrangement and layout of the book are easy on the eye … Some interesting examples used to explain some of the basic concepts.\" (\u003ci\u003eEvidence Based Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, August 2008)  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Small enough to read on the bus to placement but contains enough 'meat' to keep you entertained. It is clearly set out, and using Sherlock Holmes' steps really makes it a novel and interesting read. I think it's the best evidence based decision making book I have read.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Placebo Effect, HYMS Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Based on a solid foundation…concise…handbook that learners and practitioners alike could easily carry around…In this regard, the book is quite a success.” (\u003ci\u003eCanadian Medical Association Journal\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews of the original Swedish publication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e”The entertaining analogy between critical appraisal and Sherlock Holmes´detective work, with well-found and appropriate quotations, makes the reading a pure pleasure.” \u003ci\u003e(Läkartidningen 2004; 40:3100-1)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e”The book is a little pearl and is warmly recommended.” \u003ci\u003e(Ugeskrift for Laeger 2004; 18 October:43)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e”The author has succeeded in creating a comprehensive, relevant and at times witty book. It is a useful and readable introduction [to EBM] that is warmly recommended.” \u003ci\u003e(Tidskrift for den Norske Laegeforening 2005;1:125)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ”[The author]has written an ingenious book, a compact EBM textbook in a light format, with a twinkle in his eye. The subject has been packaged for easy digetion – fish liver oil encapsulated in candy.” \u003ci\u003e(Lääkärilehti 2005;3:322)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ”This book written by Surgery Professor J.N. is a little pearl! Not only is it tasteful, humorous and well structured; it is also comprehensive, nutritious and – most importantly- understandable in an area where other more voluminous books fail.” \u003ci\u003e(Svensk Bibliotekstjänst 2004:15)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOREWORD. \u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEP 1\u003c\/b\u003e FORMULATE AN ANSWERABLE QUESTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Appropriate Database.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystematic Reviews\/Meta-Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeta-Search Engines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Practice Guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritically Appraised Topics (CATs).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary Information Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLibrary Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther EBM Portals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEP 2\u003c\/b\u003e INFORMATION SEARCH.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Wide Search with High Sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrincipal Database Search Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimit Your Search Results\/Increase Your Specificity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a Good Hit for Further Searches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/b\u003e REVIEW OF INFORMATION AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Assessment of Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of the Scientific Quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality of Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEP 4\u003c\/b\u003e EMPLOY THE RESULTS IN YOUR DAILY PRACTICE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplicability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance between Benefit and Harm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrength of Recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient’s Perceptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating the Evidence to Your Patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDEDUCTION, ANALYSIS AND MEDICINE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eREFERENCES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSUMMARY OF INFORMATION SOURCES AND SEARCH ENGINES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINTERNET-BASED SPREADSHEETS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSHERLOCK HOLMES REFERENCES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRECOMMENDED EBM LITERATURE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGLOSSARY.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407890948439,"sku":"9781405157131","price":21.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405157131.jpg?v=1730500865","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/evidencebased-medicine-9781405157131","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}