Evidence-Based Practice Focus and Role

Scientific research and patient needs (correct)

Clinical expertise and patient values

Personal opinions

Intuition and guesswork

It is the sole determinant of treatment decisions

It is irrelevant and unnecessary

It contradicts scientific research findings

It complements scientific evidence and patient values (correct)

Improving healthcare outcomes based on best available evidence (correct)

Ignoring scientific research in favor of personal beliefs

Complete disregard for patient preferences

Universal treatment for all patients