Clinical Informaticist Project
The Imperial College School of Medicine, London, evaluates the role of general practitioners trained in evidence-based principles. Includes tutorials and clinical questions answered during the project.
http://www.med.ic.ac.uk/divisions/63/phcgp/homepage.htmeGuidelines
Handbook of United Kingdom and European clinical guidelines for primary and shared care. Published three times each year.
http://www.eguidelines.co.uk/
Evidence-Based Practice
A monthly publication of the American Academy of Family Physicians, with disease management guidelines and new drug evaluations.
http://www.ebponline.net/
How to Write an Evidence-based Clinical Review Article
Article from the American Family Physician explains the journal's requirements for submissions designed for continuing medical education.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/251.html
Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine
Boston University Medical Center presents a web-based tutorial for students undertaking the Family Medicine clerkship, with guidelines for searching primary medical literature and online databases.
http://www.bu.edu/fammed/ovid/firstpage.htm
Making Evidence-Based Medicine Doable in Everyday Practice
An article from the American Academy of Family Physicians provides a guide to finding clinically relevant information.
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20040200/51maki.html
NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines
A list of publications for general practitioners and consumers, from the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia. Available for purchase or free download as PDF files.
http://www7.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/cphome.htm
Prodigy Clinical Guidance
A multi-disciplinary team presents guidelines for the general practitioner, to assist in management of common conditions. Searchable by clinical specialty.
http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/ClinicalGuidance/
Therapeutics Initiative
Established in cooperation with the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia to provide current, evidence-based, practical information on rational drug therapy.
http://www.ti.ubc.ca/
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
A systematic review of evidence of effectiveness, and recommendations for clinical preventive services. Developed under the auspices of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/uspstfix.htm
Upstate Medical University: Center for Evidence-Based Practice
This department of the State University of New York conducts and supports original research involving studies of the effectiveness of new treatments, the accuracy of diagnostic tests, and the prognosis of disease.
http://www.upstate.edu/fmed/cebp/
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