3.1 How do data and evidence guide medical practice?
3.1 How do data and evidence guide medical practice?
What does it mean to practice evidence-based medicine?
In this topic we will begin to explore how research and other data might influence our practice. We will investigate the different types of evidence that might inform our practice and how these are evaluated and weighted. We will look at how clinical guidelines and best practice recommendations are developed, and we will consider how you might begin to collect your own evidence to inform practice within your context or department.
Watch the video below, in which Prof. Druce discusses the importance of evidence-based medicine, and how she ensures her own clinical practice is aligned with and informed by evidence and best practice guidelines.
Your Turn
In these read-only sample learning materials, you are not able to post in the discussion forum. However, this provides an example of the types of discussions you will be expected to engage with in the real course.
Reflect on what the term ‘evidence-based medicine’ means to you. Why does it matter?
Share your response in the discussion forum, and have a look at what your peers have shared – what might you contribute to the conversation?
