Whatever Happened to Evidence-Based Practice During COVID-19?

Authors

Helene J. Krouse, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2020

Abstract

Contemporary medical practice is grounded in rigorous scientific evidence in concert with best clinical practices and informed shared decision making with patients. During these times of uncertainty, disruption, and even anxiety, it becomes critical that we engage with our patients and communities in thoughtful dialogue and realistic expectations regarding treatments surrounding COVID-19. The hope for a “miracle” cure and urgency to return back to normal times can stimulate irrational thought and behavior and even desperate measures by individuals or groups. It becomes especially important that we continue to use reasonable, informed clinical judgment in discussing the various options with patients.

Comments

Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599820930239

Recommended Citation

Krouse, H. J. (2020). Whatever Happened to Evidence-Based Practice During COVID-19? Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 163(2), 318–319. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599820930239

Publication Title

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

DOI

10.1177/0194599820930239

Academic Level

faculty

Mentor/PI Department

Internal Medicine