TOPIC: Clinical Application of EBM
FACULTY: Jonathan Edwards, M.D.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Dr. Edward's Lecture
- List common study designs
- Describe markers of methodological quality for each study type
- Review examples of how to present articles for a journal club
- Ben Goldacre's video
- Explain what is the weakest form of evidence
- Explain why observational trials should not be used to determine causation.
- Explain ways that clinical trials could be designed to make new medications look more effective.
- List examples of the placebo effect that were mentioned in the video.
- Explain why missing trial data about medications can distort the effectiveness of medications to treat disease.