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PEDIATRICIANS GUIDE TO DISCUSSING RESEARCH WITH...

With the proliferation of research studies posted online  media outlets scrambling to pick up
stories  and individuals posting unverified information via social media  the landscape for
parents trying to understand the latest science as it pertains to their children has never been
more challenging to navigate. This book is intended to assist pediatricians when discussing
research findings with parents. It provides an overview of research practices and terminology 
clarifies misconceptions about studies and findings  and explains the limitations of research
when applied to medical decision making. Through this framework  physicians can explain their
reasoning behind specific clinical recommendations. In addition to examining the broad concepts
comprising research literacy  this book reviews the current findings in topics that
pediatricians report discussing most often with parents  such as vaccines  diet  medications 
and sleep. Pediatrician's Guide to Discussing Research with Patients is a unique resource for
pediatricians in encouraging the development of research literacy in their patients.

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