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Apologies for cross-posting ************************** HOW TO PRACTISE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN 3 DAY SHORT COURSE 11-13 DECEMBER 2002 Venue: Institute of Child Health, London This course aims to help practitioners become more efficient at using the best available evidence in their day to day decisions about patients and clients. It introduces participants to the skills required for evidence-based practice including how to: . frame answerable questions from practice or policy problems . find the best available evidence to answer the question . critically appraise research for its validity and usefulness . incorporate findings into decisions The course consists of plenary seminars, small group problem-solving & appraisal sessions and practicals on literature searching. Key features include multi-professional learning, high tutor-student ratio and opportunites for hands-on searching of scientific literature with tutor support. Tutors include Ruth Gilbert and Stuart Logan from the Centre for Evidence-Based Child Health and Brian Sheldon from the Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services. Who should attend? The course is based on clinical and policy problems in child health and psychosocial care, and is relevant to professionals from all sectors of the health and social services, particularly those whose work is related to children eg: paediatricians, social workers, psychologists, PAMs, health visitors, nurses, general practitioners, managers, therapists, purchasers and researchers from consumer groups. Cost 425.00 (includes course materials and catering) For further details and an application form please contact: Melissa Harden Administrator Centre for Evidence-Based Child Health Institute of Child Health 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH email: [log in to unmask] tel: 020 7905 2606 fax: 020 7813 8233