title: Appraising a clinical journal article in obstetrics and gynecology.
abstract: Although some physicians have the opportunity to participate in a journal club during residency, many infrequently receive formal instruction on how to critically evaluate a journal article. Systematic guidelines for appraising a clinical journal article are presented and illustrated with examples. Considering each guideline in its respective order may lead to a better understanding of what the literature may offer one's practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse 13210.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Seifer
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Adelson
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Abdul-Karim
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Baggish
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D010506:Periodicals as Topic