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1Gastroenterology Division, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia 19104-4283, USA. katzka@mail.med.upenn.edu
The Western Journal of Medicine
|July 21, 2000
Summary
Clinical Evidence provides clinicians with summaries of the best available evidence on common clinical interventions. This resource aids in evidence-based practice by appraising global medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Clinical Evidence is a peer-reviewed publication.
- It is a joint resource from BMJ Publishing Group and the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Clinical Evidence, a new resource for clinicians.
- To highlight its role in summarizing best available evidence on clinical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Extensive peer review process.
- Thorough searches and appraisal of world medical literature.
Main Results:
- Summarizes best available evidence on common clinical interventions.
- Provides a reliable resource for clinicians.
Conclusions:
- Clinical Evidence supports evidence-based decision-making.
- It is a valuable tool for practicing clinicians.