Translational research and clinical practice : basic tools for medical decision making and self-learning / Stephen C. Aronoff.

Author/creator Aronoff, Stephen C.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Descriptionxi, 137 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Developing a clinical question and searching the medical literature -- The anatomy of a clinical study -- Designs of clinical studies -- Lies, more lies, and statistics -- Answering a question regarding the treatment of a disease -- Answering a question regarding the utility of a diagnostic test -- Answering a question regarding prognosis and risk factors -- Answering a question using a clinical prediction rule -- Answering a question about etiology or differential diagnosis -- Using medical evidence to answer a question regarding clinical presentation -- Using meta-analyses to answer a question of diagnosis and therapy -- Answering a question regarding causation -- Clinical guidelines : prepackaged medical decisions -- Putting it all together -- Developing a plan for lifelong education -- Teaching medical decision making.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010018248
ISBN9780199746446 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0199746443 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WB 102.5 A769T 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold