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. 2017 Dec;22(6):202-204.
doi: 10.1136/ebmed-2017-110854. Epub 2017 Nov 23.

Ten essential papers for the practice of evidence-based medicine

David Nunan  1   2 , Jack O'Sullivan  1   2 , Carl Heneghan  1   2 , Annette Pluddemann  1   2 , Jeffrey Aronson  2 , Kamal Mahtani  1   2
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Ten essential papers for the practice of evidence-based medicine

David Nunan et al. Evid Based Med. 2017 Dec.

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Abstract

In this article we signpost readers to 10 papers we consider essential reading for anyone starting out on an evidence-based medicine journey. We have considered papers consisting a mix of old and new, seminal and cutting-edge that offer insight into what evidence-based medicine is, where it came from, why it matters and what it has achieved. This is balanced against some of the common criticisms of evidence-based medicine and efforts to tackle them. We have also highlighted papers acknowledging the importance of teaching and learning of the principles of evidence-based medicine and how health professionals can better use evidence in clinical decisions with patients.

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