Product Description

How to Read a Paper is one of the bestselling texts on evidence–based medicine, used by health care professionals and medical students worldwide. Trisha Greenhalgh′s ability to explain the basics of evidence–based medicine in an accessible and readable way means the book is an ideal introduction for all, from first year students to experienced practitioners.


This is a text that explains the meaning of critical appraisal and terms such as ′numbers needed to treat′, ′how to search the literature′, ′evaluate the different types of papers′ and ′put the conclusions to clinical use′.


New features of the third edition include:


∗ New discussion putting evidence–based medicine into the current context, with more emphasis on patient perspectives

∗ Increased coverage of qualitative research in evidence–based medicine

∗ New information on literature sources and search mechanisms

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1226 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

Palliative Medicine
"This clear and concise book provides an excellent starting point for those interested in finding their way through medical literature."

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
" - a 'must' for anyone who thinks about research - and that should be everyone who is involved in looking after patients."

Synopsis
"How to Read a Paper" is one of the bestselling texts on evidence-based medicine, used by health care professionals and medical students worldwide. Trisha Greenhalgh's ability to explain the basics of evidence-based medicine in an accessible and readable way means the book is an ideal introduction for all, from first year students to experienced practitioners. This is a text that explains the meaning of critical appraisal and terms such as 'numbers needed to treat', 'how to search the literature', 'evaluate the different types of papers' and 'put the conclusions to clinical use'. This third edition places more emphasis on patient perspectives, contains increased coverage of qualitative research in evidence-based medicine and also includes new information on literature sources and search mechanisms.

Customer Reviews

well written and easy to understand
This is the second time I have bought this book. I lent it to a friend and never got it back. I have found it invaluable for my MSc and my friend found it a great help for her BSc (obviously!). I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to be able to critically appraise medical literature.

Very useful for MRCGP exams
How to appraise a scientific study can be very difficult. This book helps to undertand the basics of appraising papers in a way that helps to answer some of the questions on the MRCGP exam.

Also it will provide insight into what is really important and what need to go in the bin.

The differences between quantitative and qualitative research are very interesting and the book is illustrated with examples.

Is not easy to read ( hence only 4 stars ) nut is certanly one of the most accessible and readable guides.

Very interesting book.
Bought this to go with the latest series of "House" on DVD and it really is great to read along whilst watching House. House MD is head of Diagnosis, so this book helps to understand the series. Highly recommended!