A checklist system for critical review of medical literature.

In order to teach critical review of medical literature, an approach was devised in a family practice residency setting for teaching students and doctors to review medical literature quickly while remaining critical of what is read. This is done through the use of a simple checklist which guides the user in reading an article. Such a checklist is readily modified to suit individual needs, is self-explanatory, and lends itself to use in journal club settings as well as in private reading.