Applying evidence-based practice: a place to start.
This article describes the importance of using evidence-based practice. It suggests ways to identify practices that should be evidence based and establishes a framework for implementing this practice.
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Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Mass 01301, USA. Virginia.newell@bhs.org
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