The Ups and Downs of Evidence Based Medicine

The video discusses evidence-based medicine, its history, and its impact on healthcare. It highlights the influence of David Sackett's Handbook and the importance of randomized controlled trials. The video explores both support and criticism of evidence-based medicine, addressing issues like cost, quality, and access. It emphasizes the need for proper application and the challenges faced, such as the misuse of guidelines and the difference between statistical and clinical significance. The video concludes by discussing the crisis in evidence-based medicine and the need for future focus on practical applications and trust-building.

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