Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The meaning of Evidence

  • N Ebrahim Medunsa
  • GA Ogunbanjo Medunsa
Keywords: evidence-based, medicine, practice, healthcare, primary care, education

Abstract

This article aims to inform the family practitioner about the difference between information and evidence, and to distinguish between research-based practise and evidence-based practise.

Author Biographies

N Ebrahim, Medunsa
Nat. Dip Rad (Diag) S.A., FETC (London), MSc Radiographer (Diag) Cambridge
GA Ogunbanjo, Medunsa
MBBS, MFGP (SA), M Fam Med, FACRRM, FACTM Dept. of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care
Issue
Vol 45 No 8 (2003)
Section
Review Articles
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