MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Medicine Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

MFM1008

Applied research in general practice/family medicine

Dr P Schattner

Synopsis 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