Evidence-Based Healthcare is the practice of making clinical and healthcare decisions based on the best available, current, and high-quality evidence. It combines:

1. Best Research Evidence – Up-to-date scientific studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials.
2. Clinical Expertise – The experience and judgment of healthcare professionals.
3. Patient Values & Preferences – Individual needs, choices, and circumstances.

The goal of evidence-based healthcare is to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare quality, and ensure treatments are safe and effective. It follows a structured approach, often using systematic reviews, guidelines, and critical appraisal of evidence.

Presentation by Prof Gordon Guyatt (McMaster University)

Resources

Cochrane. (2025). Evidence Essentials.

 Students 4 Best Evidence. (2024). How are patients’ values and beliefs taken into account when practicing evidence-based healthcare?