GP Synergy – Evidence-Based Medicine

Module 5 – Putting it all together

This module will consolidate what you have learnt in the online course, explore levels of evidence and use of secondary sources of evidence, and encourage you to use your EBM knowledge and skills in your practice.

References and optional readings

US Cochrane Center: Understanding Evidence-based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action

• Module 3, Section 4 [Levels of evidence]: http://tiny.cc/7fw1g

Montori VM, Jaeschke R, Schunemann HJ, et al. Users’ guide to detecting misleading claims in clinical research reports. BMJ 2004; 329: 1093-6

• http://tiny.cc/cijat

Medical Observer: Examining the Evidence series

• Tam M. Can cranberry prevent UTIs? Medical Observer 19 Aug 2011: 35: http://tiny.cc/2ybyc
• Tam M. Is cryotherapy the best treatment for common warts? Medical Observer 14 Oct 2011: 31: http://tiny.cc/er5re