
Aimed at teaching the principles and applications of clinical decision making to medical students, this book focuses on the selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests, introduces strategies for solving clinical problems, and provides a structured approach to appraising the quality of evidence in the medical literature for the purpose of making clinical decisions. Also covered are the rationale for, and methods of, evaluating courses in clinical decision making, and the use of decision making concepts in daily teaching and clinical activities.
This book investigates the pedagogical frameworks and practical methodologies required to teach clinical decision-making principles to medical students. Author R.D. Cebul provides a structured approach to medical education, focusing on the intersection of diagnostic test interpretation and evidence appraisal. The text serves as a guide for educators to integrate decision-making concepts into both formal curricula and daily clinical practice.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts identify this work as a foundational resource for medical educators seeking to formalize the teaching of clinical reasoning. Readers frequently note the clarity of the pedagogical framework and its utility in bridging the gap between theoretical evidence-based medicine and practical clinical application.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030017548
ISBN-13:
9780030017544
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