Jon, it is NEVER full paper, and it is unlikely to be 5 abstracts (more like 2-3 abstracts)
Best
Ben
Ps please do share your findings with the rest of the group. This is very interesting and important.
Benjamin Djulbegovic, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Co-Director of Clinical Translation Science Institute
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Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Co-Director of Clinical Translation Science Institute
Director of Center for Evidence-based Medicine and Health Outcomes Research
Mailing Address:
USF Health Clinical Research
12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC02
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone # 813-396-9178
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From: Evidence based health (EBH) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jon Brassey
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 6:39 AM
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Subject: 1 full text or 5 abstracts?
Hi!
I'd welcome comments on the following scenario.
A busy clinician has a limited amount of time to answer a clinical question. They carry out a quick search and find 5 decent abstracts. They have two options:
1) Look at one full-text article.
2) Look at 5 abstracts.
Which do people think is preferable?
Best wishes
jon
Jon Brassey
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