Evidence based prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 steps to using an evidence based prescribing approach?
A
Asking the right questions
Finding the best evidence to research the answers
Using critical appraisal to review the evidence
Applying the findings to clinical practice
Reviewing steps 1 to 4 and considering changes for next time
2
Q
What are the three main areas that evidence is needed in for prescribing?
A
Efficacy, safety and cost
3
Q
What do the width of confidence intervals indicate?
A
The certainty of the results
4
Q
How is safety and adverse events assessed?
A
In an outcome trial
5
Q
What is the n/3 rule?
A
It highlights the risk of reaction
