How to read a paper describes the different types of clinical research reporting, and explains how to critically appraise published research. it provides the necessary tools to find and evaluate the literature, and then implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centred way. written for anyone in the health care professions who has little or no knowledge of evidence-based medicine, it is an engaging introduction that provides a clear understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and how to put them into everyday practice.the fifth edition will retain the same accessible language and style of previous editions and the same organizational structure as the successful fourth edition. all chapters will be fully updated to reflect recent developments and current practice. it will also incorporate many of the comments and suggestions made to the author by readers of previous editions.