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Overall rating: Very good Strengths: Concise, understandable, informative; reader-friendly; useful checklists Weaknesses: Lack of references. Limited number of study types addressed: surveys, case-control and cohort studies, clinical trials and reviews Audience: Medical students, postgraduate trainees, practising clinicians Dr. Crombie has created a valuable and useful resource. The pocket guide contains 2 parts. The initial 5 chapters are a general introduction to the rationale and conduct of critical appraisal. Although this section can be omitted by experienced appraisers, it effectively and efficiently addresses several important issues. It includes...