Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence

Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence
ISBN-10
0198729421
ISBN-13
9780198729426
Category
Medical
Pages
949
Language
English
Published
2016-10
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Bernard Prendergast, Kunal Kulkarni

Description

This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence provides an alternative to the growing volumes of trial data for students, trainees and researchers looking for the key evidence affecting medical practice.Written by a team of leading figures across the major specialities, the Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence carefully selects and brings together key information on some of the most important trials currently impacting clinical practice. With introductory chapters on the history and importanceof evidence based medicine complemented by in-depth analysis of the impact of each trial and its practical implications, this text is a definitive quick-reference guide in this increasingly important field. Highlighted boxes identify the study type and evidence-level attained, while analysis of thekey message and impacts of the trial firmly place the evidence into a practical setting for the reader.This extensively revised Handbook presents the key data, facts, and evidence informing both medical and surgical specialties. This second edition includes a brand new chapter on paediatrics. It incorporates new landmark trials which are changing clinical practice, and re-reviews previously includedtrials to ensure consistency with current practice. It is essential reading for everyone with an interest in getting to grasps with the fundamental evidence underpinning modern practice.

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