Content:
Copyright, Page iv
Contributors, Page v
Series Preface, Pages ix-x, Shawn P. Messionnier
Preface, Pages xi-xii, M.R.S.
Introduction, Pages xiii-xv
Chapter 1 - Why Evidence-Based Care?, Pages 3-7
Chapter 2 - Sources of Epidemiologic Information, Pages 9-26, Norma Funkhouser
Chapter 3 - Searching and Retrieving Information, Pages 27-36, Norma Funkhouser
Chapter 4 - Initial Evaluation of the Search Results, Pages 37-48
Chapter 5 - Making Decisions about Treatment and Prevention, Pages 49-70
Chapter 6 - Making Decisions about Diagnostic and Screening Tests, Pages 71-88
Chapter 7 - Making Decisions about Prognosis, Pages 89-99
Chapter 8 - Making Decisions about Causation or Etiology, Pages 101-109
Chapter 9 - Sources of Information on Zoonoses, Pages 113-116, Laura E. Robinson
Chapter 10 - North American Zoonoses by Species and Major Organ System Affected, Pages 117-132, Laura E. Robinson
Chapter 11 - Handling Outbreaks of Disease, Pages 135-141, Laura E. Robinson
Chapter 12 - Preventing Disease and Promoting Health in Veterinary Patient Populations, Pages 143-157
Chapter 13 - Companion Animal Population Health Programs, Pages 159-174
Chapter 14 - Basic Statistical Concepts, Pages 177-185
Appendix 1 - Qualitative Study Evaluation, Pages 187-189
Appendix 2 - Comparing Two Diagnostic Tests, Pages 191-192
Appendix 3 - Calculating Test Accuracy and Predictive Values: Another Look, Page 193
Index, Pages 195-220