Are we there yet? - Travel along the information highway seeking evidence-based medicine

Peteris Darzins, Majella Pugh

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Abstract

Health professionals are encouraged to practise evidence-based medicine. Ideally patients should be treated according to good quality evidence. This evidence is often lacking and can be difficult to find. Even using the latest technology, searching the published literature is time-consuming and may not answer a specific question. Clinical decisions, therefore, frequently have to be made without good supporting evidence.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAustralian Prescriber
Volume24
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Birth defects
  • Medical informatics
  • Systematic reviews

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