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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-based Medicine and Healthcare 6th Edition

How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-based Medicine and Healthcare 6th Edition

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Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.

How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.

Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers
Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care
Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more
How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 6th edition (May 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 111948474X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119484745
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
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Essential read

An essential read for students on MSc and Doctoral programmes. Wish I’d discovered it years ago

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Bought this to support my Public Health Research Msc. Very ‘read’able’ and covers very salient topics

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Joseph
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Fantastic book - knowledgeable, insightful, clear, concise and a joy to read.Would highly recommend.