 |
 |
In message <[log in to unmask]>, Martin Dawes <[log in to unmask]> writes > >we should all draw breath and take stock - there is no point with our time >at such a premium for us all to duplicate - rather to selectively replicate. >There are now a number of sites offering EBM/EBP principles and practice. >The time has come for us to evaluate what we are doing. > >Which sites work? >How do they work? >What evidence have we that they work? And how do workshops work? What is the longterm effect of workshops: a) on individuals who have attended? b) on their colleagues and organisations? > >I suggest that there is now a body of people that have sufficient interest >and expereience in teaching ebm for us to meet and discuss what we are >doing. > >I want to know what is going on around the world - to plagiarise the best >bits and scrap the bad bits so as to provide better education for our >students and graduates. Now this can be achieved by surfing but i only get a >2 dimensional view. Maybe (heaven forbid) we need a conference of teachers >and developers of ebm to come together (like cochrane colloquium) and share. I agree - we should meet, share, plan and execute research! Personally I think a qualitative/social science approach is necessary to understand the processes of changing practice, acculturation etc Toby -- Toby Lipman General practitioner, Newcastle upon Tyne Northern and Yorkshire research training fellow Tel 0191-2811060 (home), 0191-2437000 (surgery) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%