The pharmacist's guide to evidence-based medicine for clinical decision making / Patrick J. Bryant, Heather A. Pace.

While most practicing pharmacists are familiar with the term and the general concept of evidence-based medicine (EBM), few are adequately trained in the clinical application of these skills. Developed to give clinical pharmacists an edge, this book provides a practical approach for applying sound EB...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bryant, Patrick J.
Corporate Author: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Other Authors: Pace, Heather A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bethesda, Md. : American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, ©2009.
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Table of Contents:
  • Basics for interpretation
  • Step 1--define the clinical question
  • Step 2--retrieve pertinent information
  • Step 3--evaluate literature
  • Step 4--categorize the quality of evidence
  • Step 5--develop a conclusion and recommendation
  • Alternative sources of evidence
  • Applications
  • Applying evidence-based medicine principles to dietary supplement therapeutic decisions.