5 Questions
What is the main difference between the traditional practice and evidence-based medicine (EBM)?
EBM recognizes the importance of clinician's experience but also incorporates evidence from literature and patient preferences.
According to Sackett et al, what is evidence-based medicine (EBM)?
EBM is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.
What are the three elements that need to be combined in implementing an evidence-based approach to medicine?
Clinician's experience, best available evidence from literature, and patient's preferences.
What are the clinical benefits of implementing an evidence-based medicine approach?
More positive treatment outcomes and more satisfied patients.
Why was the development of an evidence-based medicine approach considered a positive development?
It recognized the importance of clinician's experience but also incorporated evidence from literature and patient preferences.
This quiz covers the principles and implementation of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the clinical setting. It discusses the shift from relying solely on clinician experience to integrating the latest research and evidence into medical practice.
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