Profiles in medical courage: evidence-based medicine and Archie Cochrane

Archibald (Archie) Cochrane is often credited with being the inspiration for evidence-based medicine. His influential 1971 book, “Effectiveness and Efficiency”, strongly criticized the lack of reliable evidence behind many common healthcare practices. His call for a collection of systematic reviews...

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Main Author: Robbins RA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2012-08-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Online Access:http://www.swjpcc.com/general-medicine/2012/8/2/profiles-in-medical-courage-evidence-based-medicine-and-arch.html?SSScrollPosition=34