Evidence based patient information. is important, so there needs to be a national strategy to ensure it

Editorial

A Coulter. BMJ. 1998.

. 1998 Jul 25;317(7153):225-6.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7153.225.

No abstract available

Comment in

Evidence based patient information. Doctors should be encouraged to develop information resources on the internet.
Gardiner PV. Gardiner PV. BMJ. 1999 Feb 13;318(7181):461. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 9974471 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Evidence based patient information. Computers can be used to tailor information to patients.
Jones R. Jones R. BMJ. 1999 Feb 13;318(7181):461-2. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10084834 No abstract available.
Evidence based patient information. Local policies would be better than a national strategy.
Thomas R. Thomas R. BMJ. 1999 Feb 13;318(7181):462. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10084836 No abstract available.

How risks of breast cancer and benefits of screening are communicated to women: analysis of 58 pamphlets.
Slaytor EK, Ward JE. Slaytor EK, et al. BMJ. 1998 Jul 25;317(7153):263-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7153.263. BMJ. 1998. PMID: 9677220 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Evaluation of readability and accuracy of information leaflets in general practice for patients with asthma.
Smith H, Gooding S, Brown R, Frew A. Smith H, et al. BMJ. 1998 Jul 25;317(7153):264-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7153.264. BMJ. 1998. PMID: 9677221 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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