title: Evidence-based medicine: how to translate research into patient care.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to review the history and development of evidence-based medicine, to provide a basic outline of its application to clinical care, and to discuss its pros and cons. This article can be used as a tool in podiatric medicine and surgery to ensure that current best evidence, clinical intuition, and patient preferences inform and guide our medical decision making.
authors.forename: Marvin H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Waldman
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D019545:Intuition; D005791:Patient Care; D011032:Podiatry; D012106:Research