Release: April 11, 2004
Evidence-based Medicine: Ten Hard Facts
Evidence-based medicine is the judicious application of scientific knowledge by clinicians in tandem with patient preferences and values. It is not cookbook medicine; it is an ongoing process of integrating evidence with the clinician’s training and expertise for the care of patients and patient populations. In evidence-based practice, clinicians act as coaches and share decision-making with patients.
The practice of evidence-based medicine is the centerpiece for healthcare transformation. Its consistent application results in improved care, reduced inappropriate variability in practice patterns and improved efficiency. It is the basis for new incentives rewarding clinician and patient adherence by payers, the premise upon which medical malpractice reform is achieved, and the foundation for consumer-directed care. Ten key facts about evidence-based medicine are relevant...
Document: http://ebm.vanderbilt.edu/releases/vcebm_04apr11_10facts.pdf
Posted by gruwell at May 6, 2004 11:18 AM