IMED2003 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: River Rase, Electronic Body Music
12 Jan 2019
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Based on lecture - the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence* in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. It means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research. *best available evidence is: consistent research evidence with high quality and quantity. The application of the best available research to care. * requires the integration of evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Highlights the importance of prognostic markers establishes the efficacy and safety of strategies. The need for systematic summaries of the best evidence to guide care. The requirement for considering patient values in important clinical decisions. Not all evidence is equal : valid or true. A hierarchy of evidence helps us differentiate information more likely to be. Decisions are informed and guided by patient values and preferences . Completely articulate all parts of the question. Conduct thorough focused search and select highest quality evidence.
