Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Care, 2nd Edition

Preface to the second edition.

Getting started: how to set priorities and define questions.

Tracking down the evidence.

Critical appraisal.

Applying the evidence with patients.

Screening and diagnostic tests.

Evaluating the application of evidence.

An overview of strategies to promote implementation of evidence based health care.

Clinical practice guidelines.

Role of information technology.

Continuing medical education as a means of lifelong learning.

Integrating research evidence into practice.

Appendix 1: Using MEDLINE to search for evidence.

Appendix 2: Some further sources of information and resources that facilitate evidence-based practice.

Index