Tom Kindlon
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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine Paperback –
by Trisha Greenhalgh
I'm trying to increase my overall knowledge and understanding of scientific and medical matters so have been reading fewer ME/CFS papers and using the time and energy that has been freed up to read more general books.
I've just finished reading, "How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine" which Ben Goldacre had recommended in two of his books ("Bad Science" and "Bad Pharma"). This is a book that seems to be used in a lot of educational courses (undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education). I thought it was interesting enough. I would have liked more information on some topics but she does give links to further books and papers.
I had picked up a lot of the ideas previously so didn't find it a demanding read. Possibly some people who are newer to the topics might want a few more examples than are given in some cases.
There are plenty of reviews of it here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Read-Paper-Evidence-Based-Medicine/dp/1444334360
A good thing about it is the second edition can be downloaded for free here: http://neurologiahu.ufsc.br/files/2...r_Evidence-Based-Medicine_Greenhalgh_2011.pdf