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Evidence-based Emergency Medicine

  • EMED5502
  • Semester 2 (see Timetable)
  • 6 points
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This unit focuses on the practical application of the principles of evidence-based medicine to clinical practice in emergency settings. Evidence-based medicine is 'the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values' (Sackett, 2000). Through the use of case-based scenarios, participants develop the knowledge and skills to effectively and critically appraise research papers relating to emergency medicine/prehospital emergency care clinical care, including the ability to decide on the applicability of the evidence to address a specific clinical question. The emphasis is on the incorporation of scientific evidence into individualised patient care. Students... -- Course Website



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