Lecture 1 - Intro Flashcards
1
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What is evidence-based medicine?
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Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.
EMB is the integration of the best research with clinical expertise.
2
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What is academic detailing?
A
A source of info without marketing (ex. Rx. files)
3
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What are the 3 components to EBM?
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- Clinical expertise
- Patient values
- Best evidence
4
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What does PICO stand for?
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P = population, patient or problem I = intervention C = comparison intervention (optional) O = outcomes