Evidence based general practice (4 points)
(MED)
Leader: A/Prof Peter Schattner
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: The objectives of this unit are to assist the student to: 1.Value the role that research evidence plays in clinical practice. 2. Develop skills in: (a) asking a clinical question which arises out of patient encounters in a way that maximises the chances of finding the best available answer; (b) Searching for the evidence; (c) Appraising the quality of that evidence; (d) Applying this evidence to an individual patient; (e) Know important evidence based resources for use in general practice; (f) Apply the principles of continuous quality improvement to increase the use of EBM in general practice; and (g) evaluate the individual students uptake of EBM in clinical practice and the impact that this has made on the care provided.
Assessment: Assignment 1 (30%) Assignment 2 (30%) Assignment 3 (40%)
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