The story follows Jack, who endures a challenging childhood marked by bullying and introversion. His close bond with his Grandma provides solace, as they share a unique secret: the ability to perceive thin spots in the fabric of reality, granting them access to other realms. This special connection not only shapes Jack's identity but also sets the stage for adventures that explore the boundaries of their world and the mysteries beyond.
Essential Evidence-Based Medicine teaches the principles of research study methodology and design so that the reader can become better at critically analysing scientific and clinical studies. It describes the basic elements needed to understand biostatistics and epidemiology as applied to health care studies, and how to become a more discriminating reader of the medical literature by adopting the skills of critical appraisal. This new edition is extensively edited and updated, and includes two entirely new chapters on critical appraisal of qualitative research and communicating risks and evidence to patients. The text is geared towards the new learner, and assumes little clinical experience, starting with the basic principles of critical appraisal. This is an ideal introductory text for medical students, health sciences students and a wide range of other healthcare professionals.