When Good Evidence Goes Bad: Why Critical Reading Is a Clinical Skill (2026 CCHM)

Learning Objectives:

  • Review tools for critical reading of medical literature.
  • Use landmark journal articles to illustrate pitfalls in critical reading which can impact patient care.
  • Specifically focus on the value of appreciating the study population, and exclusions validity.

Rick A. Greco, DO, MACOI

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Trinity Health System, Common Spirit Health

Rick Greco, DO, MACOI. Past President of ACOI. 

Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency and DIO at Trinity Health System in Steubenville, Ohio, a part of Commonspirit Health.

The faculty member, for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

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03/25/2026 at 3:50 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/25/2026  |  41 minutes
03/25/2026 at 3:50 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/25/2026  |  41 minutes
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