Clinical epidemiology : the essentials

This book is a comprehensive, concise, and clinically oriented introduction to the subject of epidemiology. It introduces students to the principles of evidence-based medicine that will help them develop and apply methods of clinical observation in order to form accurate conclusions. It reflects the current approaches to clinical epidemiology, including the latest coverage of modeling and expanded insight on applying concepts to clinical practice, with updated, clinical vignette-style end-of-chapter questions to help strengthen students’ understanding and ensure a confident transition to clinical settings. It reflects the latest practices in clinical epidemiology. It helps students confidently evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines and integrate them into practice. It places concepts in a clinical context and reinforce students’ understanding. There is a Key Word Lists at the start of each chapter familiarize students with critical terminology for clinical competence. It clarifies the clinical implications of important concepts with relevant real-world patient care scenarios.