Question 1

The foundation of evidence-based medicine is continuous personal, professional, and organizational learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The attempt to connect medical research with clinical practice is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary research. 
B)  translational research. 
C)  integrative research. 
D)  transformative research. 
A)  primary research. 
B)  translational research. 
C)  integrative research. 
D)  transformative research.

Question 3

Evidence-based medicine can take into account:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient variability. 
B)  situational factors. 
C)  the provider's expertise. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  patient variability. 
B)  situational factors. 
C)  the provider's expertise. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

Generally, how reliable are clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the least reliable evidence available. 
B)  They are fairly reliable, but variable in their underlying levels of evidence. 
C)  They are roughly as reliable as patient anecdotes. 
D)  They are among the most reliable evidence available. 
A)  They are the least reliable evidence available. 
B)  They are fairly reliable, but variable in their underlying levels of evidence. 
C)  They are roughly as reliable as patient anecdotes. 
D)  They are among the most reliable evidence available.

Question 5

In the collaborative relationship between provider and patient, which of the following would be considered mostly a role for the provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaging in comparison shopping 
B)  Keeping up with the relevant scientific literature 
C)  Using consumer satisfaction databases 
D)  Gathering data on in-network providers 
A)  Engaging in comparison shopping 
B)  Keeping up with the relevant scientific literature 
C)  Using consumer satisfaction databases 
D)  Gathering data on in-network providers

Question 6

All of the following are behind the trend toward making patients part of the decision-making process, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a severe shortage of practicing clinicians, especially in large cities. 
B)  discomfort with the controlling nature of the provider's typical role. 
C)  a desire by both providers and patients to lower health care costs. 
D)  the finding that patient-driven care leads to better outcomes. 
A)  a severe shortage of practicing clinicians, especially in large cities. 
B)  discomfort with the controlling nature of the provider's typical role. 
C)  a desire by both providers and patients to lower health care costs. 
D)  the finding that patient-driven care leads to better outcomes.

Question 7

Translational research seeks to improve public health by supporting anecdotal evidence, holistic medicine, and naturopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Patients' self-reports should never be considered when gathering new clinical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence includes the views of experts, patients, and providers when it assesses evidence and develops guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why must policy makers be wary of advocates of so-called policy-based evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  They start with their desired conclusion and report only evidence that supports it. 
B)  They want external evidence to completely replace individual clinical experience. 
C)  They integrate individual clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence. 
D)  Their conclusions are based only on statistical analysis involving homogeneous populations. 
A)  They start with their desired conclusion and report only evidence that supports it. 
B)  They want external evidence to completely replace individual clinical experience. 
C)  They integrate individual clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence. 
D)  Their conclusions are based only on statistical analysis involving homogeneous populations.

The foundation of evidence-based medicine is continuous personal, professional, and organizational learning.

The attempt to connect medical research with clinical practice is called:

Evidence-based medicine can take into account:

Generally, how reliable are clinical guidelines?

In the collaborative relationship between provider and patient, which of the following would be considered mostly a role for the provider?

All of the following are behind the trend toward making patients part of the decision-making process, EXCEPT:

Translational research seeks to improve public health by supporting anecdotal evidence, holistic medicine, and naturopathy.

Patients' self-reports should never be considered when gathering new clinical evidence.

The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence includes the views of experts, patients, and providers when it assesses evidence and develops guidelines.

Why must policy makers be wary of advocates of so-called policy-based evidence?

Introduction

American Exceptionalism - Conceptual and Structural

American Exceptionalism Historical and Political

Where Do We Want to Be

What Are the Governmental Alternatives

The Policy Analysis Process: Identification and Definition

The Policy Analysis Process: Health Technology Assessment

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Political Feasibility

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Economic Viability

The Policy Analysis Process: Analysis of Values

Implementation Strategy and Planning

Health Professional Leadership

All Those Levers and Still No Fulcrum

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Exam 8: The Policy Analysis Process: Evidence-Based Medicine

The foundation of evidence-based medicine is continuous personal, professional, and organizational learning.

The attempt to connect medical research with clinical practice is called:

Evidence-based medicine can take into account:

Generally, how reliable are clinical guidelines?

In the collaborative relationship between provider and patient, which of the following would be considered mostly a role for the provider?

All of the following are behind the trend toward making patients part of the decision-making process, EXCEPT:

Translational research seeks to improve public health by supporting anecdotal evidence, holistic medicine, and naturopathy.

Patients' self-reports should never be considered when gathering new clinical evidence.

The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence includes the views of experts, patients, and providers when it assesses evidence and develops guidelines.

Why must policy makers be wary of advocates of so-called policy-based evidence?

Introduction

American Exceptionalism - Conceptual and Structural

American Exceptionalism Historical and Political

Where Do We Want to Be

What Are the Governmental Alternatives

The Policy Analysis Process: Identification and Definition

The Policy Analysis Process: Health Technology Assessment

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Political Feasibility

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Economic Viability

The Policy Analysis Process: Analysis of Values

Implementation Strategy and Planning

Health Professional Leadership

All Those Levers and Still No Fulcrum

Filters