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It is surprising that doctors, despite an essentially scientific training, should so often lack confidence in their ability to interpret research findings. This applies not only to the analysis of current research studies but also to work published in the medical press, presented at scientific meetings, or used to promote pharmaceutical products.
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Howie, J.G.R. (1989). Interpreting results. In: Research in General Practice. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2981-5_12
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