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The Meaning of "Guideline Directed"

Sensible Medicine

We can all agree that evidence from clinical trials should guide practice. One problem with evidence-based practice is that it’s harder than many experts would admit. The reverse is likely true as well. We should not receive a penalty for deviating from evidence-based practice.

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The Meaning of "Guideline Directed"

Sensible Medicine

We can all agree that evidence from clinical trials should guide practice. One problem with evidence-based practice is that it’s harder than many experts would admit. The reverse is likely true as well. We should not receive a penalty for deviating from evidence-based practice.

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How to Critique Randomised Control Trials

Mind The Bleep

Appraisal Example 2: Appraising an RCT’s Population Step 4: Analyse Results In the process of appraising an RCT, medical students should critically analyse the outcomes measured in the study. Do the measured outcomes actually answer the research question? What analysis have they used for their outcomes?

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What it Takes to Actually Achieve Shared Decision Making.

Sensible Medicine

Glyn Elwyn and I wrote in a 2018 paper “in the vast majority of circumstances, the only outcome of relevance for EBP (evidence-based practice) is to measure whether a shared decision was made.” I pretty much agree with the sentiment that statins are “well-tolerated” but what does that really mean?

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Episode 32 - Assisting With Air Travel Medical Emergencies: Responsibilities and Pitfalls (Ethics CME)

EB Medicine

Ashoo is an Emergency Physician based out of Tallahassee Florida with a keen interest in informatics who has been featured on several other podcasts you may have heard. Well, with that, let’s get started on our final scheduled episode of EMplify ! Show More v Jeff: Well, this is a first!

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Episode 24 - First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management

EB Medicine

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.