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A research report can answer an important scientific question without establishing that a treatment is suitable for routine use. Reading the study's purpose, stage and limitations helps put a headline in context.
A professional profile is easier to understand when education, current professional status and the person's role are described separately. Public regulatory directories provide a starting point for checking that information.
A practical reading guide: identify a claim, follow its reference and keep the original context in view.
Use a consistent set of questions to organise what a paper reports and what you still need to understand.
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Use these articles to explore concepts and original material. Individual care decisions belong in a conversation with the professional responsible for your care.
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