Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2000. For people who want a gentle introduction to the concepts and practice of EBM, this is the book for them. The language is clear. The topics covered are relevant, and range from critical appraisal, searching, study architecture, clinical guidelines, health economics and teaching. It was written to accompany the Master's course in evidence-based health care at the University of Oxford, and its clarity reflects the tempering process of the classroom.
Some parts are invaluable.
Robin Snowball's collection of the best sources of information about EBM alone make the book worth having, with 11 pages of sources of information in paper, on CD-ROM, and on the Internet. A good book this for students, and for those of us still trying to get to grips with EBM in the practice, or on the ward, or in the office.