Evidence Based Medicine

In this chapter, we have provided you with links to resources to guide treatment recommendations based on the best available evidence.

BMJ Best Practice

Purpose Online database which provides summaries on the evidence available and recommendations on how to manage patients using an evidence based approach.
Type of Resource Online database available to UBC students, staff, and faculty
Included
  • Organized by specialty
  • For each condition, the following information is available:
    • Epidemiology
    • Diagnosis
    • Management
    • Follow-up
Student Bottom Line This is one of the recommended resources to guide treatment recommendations as it is based on up to date evidence and is simple to use.
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Tools for Practice

Purpose Online database with answers to commonly asked clinical questions using the most up to date evidence.
Type of Resource Online database
Included Each TFP is organized by condition and includes the following information:

  • Clinical question
  • A bottom line
  • Summary of evidence
Student Bottom Line For clinical inquiries, use this resource to get a straight forward answer to your question derived for the best evidence available.
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NERDCAT

Purpose Online tool to assist clinicians in becoming familiar with how to appraise evidence.
Type of Resource Online resource
Included
  1. Tools for appraising evidence
  2. Where to find evidence
  3. Pharmacist approach to physical exams
Student Bottom Line If you are reviewing evidence, this tool is a great resource to become familiar with how to appraise evidence in an effective and timely manner.
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