Applied research in general practice/family medicine
Dr P Schattner
Second semester
The aim of this subject is to give students the following skills to undertake research in general practice: theoretical framework - based on introductory research semester; practical issues - support, funding, logistic issues; computer and statistics understanding - enough to liaise with consultants; and ability to manage projects - personnel.
Assessment
Similar to MFM2006 * 4 assignments
Prescribed texts
Dawson-Saunders B and Trapp R Basic and clinical biostatistics Prentice-Hall, 1990
Recommended texts
Crabtree B F and Miller W L Doing qualitative research Sage, 1991
Norton P G and others (eds) Primary care research: Traditional and innovative approaches Sage, 1991
Stewart M and others (eds) Tools for primary care research Sage, 1991