This clear and concise book shows the reader how to answer basic questions such as: does this treatment work? What unwanted effects might a treatment give? What is the best treatment for a given condition? How can I extract useful information? The book explains the need for evidence-based medicine (EBM) and outlines the best ways to analyse and evaluate published information. It guides the reader in identifying the right evidence and assessing its value in day-to-day practice. The book includes a section on making best use of the Internet, shows the many uses of evidence in pharmacy and gives...