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PPC V Clinical Application of EBM

Information about the Session

  • This video lecture can be watched at any point in the semester.
  • There will be questions about it on your PPC V quiz.

USMLE/EPA Relevant Topics

Zoom Lecture

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.