The JAma series has good checklists in them How to use an article about a diagnostic test (A) JAMA 1994;271:389-91 · How to use an article about a diagnostic test. (B) JAMA 1994;271:703-7 · How to use guidelines and recommendations about screening. JAMA 1999;281:2029-34 -- regards Bruce Bruce Arroll MBChB PhD Dept of General Practice and Primary Health Care University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand Phone 64-9-3737599 ext 6978 Fax 64-9-3737006 Secretary 64-9-3737599 ext 6746