Description
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.
1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Multiple Choice Questions
2 Frequency
Chapter 2: Multiple Choice Questions
3 Abnormality
Chapter 3: Multiple Choice Questions
4 Diagnosis
Chapter 4: Multiple Choice Questions
5 Risk: Basic Principles
Chapter 5: Multiple Choice Questions
6 Risk: Exposure to Disease
Chapter 6: Multiple Choice Questions
7 Risk: From Disease to Exposure
Chapter 7: Multiple Choice Questions
8 Prognosis
Chapter 8: Multiple Choice Questions
9 Treatment
Chapter 9: Multiple Choice Questions
10 Prevention
Chapter 10: Multiple Choice Questions
11 Chance
Chapter 11: Multiple Choice Questions
12 Cause
Chapter 12: Multiple Choice Questions
13 Summarizing the Evidence
Chapter 13: Multiple Choice Questions
14 Knowledge Management
Chapter 14: Multiple Choice Questions
Appendix B: Additional Readings
Index