Evidence-Based Medicine
OxbridgeMediumUniversity & Academic · 6 minSelf-marked
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Answer timer
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Answer the question
Evidence-Based Medicine
What is evidence-based medicine and where do you think it falls short?
Likely follow-ups
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What's the hierarchy of evidence?
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What about patient values?
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What's the role of clinical expertise?
Your answer
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Resources & frameworks
- Answer the question directly, give evidence, then reflect on what it means for you as a doctor.
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- Sackett's classic definition: integration of best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.
- Hierarchy: systematic review > RCT > cohort > case-control > case series > expert opinion.
- Shortcomings: EBM struggles with rare conditions, multimorbidity, marginalised groups under-represented in trials.
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Mark yourself
Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:
0Not shown1Limited2Good3Excellent
Quick mark:Completion: 0%
Knowledge
0/3EBM framework
Critical Thinking
0/3Engages with limits
Communication
0/3Structured
Insight
0/3Balanced view
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Reflect & score
What would you change next time?
Your overall score / 10
Total: 0/12(Core 0/6 • Extra 0/6 • Score 0/10)
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