Evidence Based Medicine
Evidence-based medicine refers to the use contemporaneous research data as a basis for clinical decisions.
It seems obvious that medical decisions should be made informed by the best available scientific evidence. However, it’s important to consider the framing of evidence when applying it to a clinical decision. A procedure with a demonstrated advantage by one metric may not be the best choice for all patients and in all circumstances. In addition, even the most sound scientific evidence cannot take into account patient preferences and values.
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