Section outline
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What exactly is EBM? Here are essential resources to read and study. They will give you the basic tools to critically analyse the evidence you collect from medical databases. This ability to 'appraise critically' the medical literature is the heart of the EBM project, and also you ability to use evidence to inform decisions about your patient.
To successfully complete the exam you need to be able to demonstrate you can critically evaluate medical research. These resources will help you to develop your evaluation skills. Read all, and carefully!
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I recommend you explore the GIMBE web site. It is a pioneer site in Italian to spread knowledge about the basics of EBM.
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The TRIP Plus database is a meta-search engine that searches across multiple sites of high-quality medical information, including PubMed's Clinical Inquiries. TRIP Plus is an electronic resource.
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Listen to a short Podcast on RCTs and their strengths and weaknesses
Randomized Trials Stopped Early for Benefit: Interview With Dr Victor Montori
Released23 May 2011
Victor Montori, MD, discusses randomized trials that are stopped early for benefit.
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