(Lippincott Connect) 6th Edition
by Grant S. Fletcher (Author)
Now in its Sixth Edition, Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials
is a comprehensive, concise, and clinically oriented introduction to
the subject of epidemiology. Written by expert educators, this
approachable, informative text introduces students to the principles of
evidence-based medicine that will help them develop and apply methods of
clinical observation in order to form accurate conclusions.
The updated sixth edition reflects the most current approaches to
clinical epidemiology, including the latest coverage of modeling and
expanded insight on applying concepts to clinical practice, with
updated, clinical vignette-style end-of-chapter questions to help
strengthen students’ understanding and ensure a confident transition to
clinical settings.
- Updated content throughout reflects the latest practices in clinical epidemiology.
- Increased
emphasis on clinical judgment helps students confidently evaluate the
effectiveness of guidelines and integrate them into practice.
- Updated vignette-style end-of-chapter questions place concepts in a clinical context and reinforce students’ understanding.
- Key Word Lists at the start of each chapter familiarize students with critical terminology for clinical competence.
- Example boxes clarify the clinical implications of important concepts with relevant real-world patient care scenarios.
- Appendix of Additional Readings highlights trusted resources for further review.
