title: Evidence-based surgical practice: what is it and do we need it?
abstract: The concept of evidence-based clinical practice involves integrating personal experience with the best available scientific information when making decisions about the care of patients. The purpose of this article is to introduce surgeons to the philosophy of evidence-based practice and to discuss some of the necessary skills required for clinical and research application. Some of the concerns about misuse of the concept are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook and Women's College, Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Suite MG365, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5, Canada.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Kreder
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans