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A series of lectures delivered in English and French on the 4 M’s to making sense of evidence. Avoiding the propagation of mistakes, misinterpretation, misrepresentation and misinformation.
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Dr Oliver Thomson practices as an osteopath in London, where he works in a multidisciplinary clinic. In addition to his clinical role, he also works as an Associate Professor at the HSU where his main research interests are using qualitative methodologies to understand the clinical reasoning, beliefs and behaviours of health professionals and osteopaths and he has published extensively in these areas. Oliver is also an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
He is also host of The Words Matter Podcast where he has critical discussions with leading academic-clinicians across the MSK spectrum on topics related to person-centred care, clinical communication, evidence-based practice and the biopsychosocial model.
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