Evidence-based health care

What is evidence based health care?

A concept that applies epidemiological principles to clinical decision making.

What is the goal of evidence based health care?

To find solutions that are safe, efficient, and cost effective

What does practicing evidence-based medicine require?

The ability to acquire, appraise, and apply findings from the available literature.

What does clinical practice guidlines incorporate?

The hierarchy of epidemiological evidence into recommendations.

What does federal agencies like AHRQ do?

Set standards for practice guidelines and making them publicly available.