Evidence-Based Practice in Medical Sonography

Flashcards introducing key vocabulary terms and organizations related to evidence-based practice and professional judgment in medical sonography.

Evidence-Based Practice

A framework in medical sonography built on three key elements: available research evidence, systematic ways of reviewing and synthesizing the evidence, and how evidence is applied in real clinical practice.

Australasian Sonographers Association

An organization that, alongside ASAR, strongly endorses evidence-based practice and research as central to advancing the sonography profession and improving patient outcomes.

ASAR

An organization that, along with the Australasian Sonographers Association, strongly endorses evidence-based practice and research in sonography.

Critical Appraisal

The practice of evaluating evidence to understand its strengths and limitations in order to support safe, ethical, and effective clinical decision making.

Professional Judgment

The capability developed through active engagement and reflection in clinical contexts where there are no perfect answers.