Teaching Evidence-based Medical Care: Description and Evaluation.

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Title: Teaching Evidence-based Medical Care: Description and Evaluation.
Language: English
Authors: Grad, Roland, Macaulay, Ann C., Warner, Michelle
Source: Family Medicine. Sep 2001 33(8):602-606.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Course Evaluation, Decision Making, Family Practice (Medicine), Graduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Students, Information Utilization, Skill Development
ISSN: 0742-3225
Abstract: Describes and evaluates a teaching initiative in evidence-based medical care in McGill University's family practice residency program. Discusses results of pre- and post-course self-assessments by students, which indicated significant increases in skill at formulating clinical questions and searching for evidence-based answers, appraising reviews, and deciding when and how to incorporate new findings into practice. (EV)
Entry Date: 2002
Accession Number: EJ635328
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Describes and evaluates a teaching initiative in evidence-based medical care in McGill University's family practice residency program. Discusses results of pre- and post-course self-assessments by students, which indicated significant increases in skill at formulating clinical questions and searching for evidence-based answers, appraising reviews, and deciding when and how to incorporate new findings into practice. (EV)
ISSN:0742-3225