Evidence
Evidence
Evidence (pronounced eh-vi-dence) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Etymology
The term "evidence" originates from the Latin word "evidentia", which means "proof". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, evidence refers to the data collected through clinical trials, research studies, and patient observations that support the effectiveness and safety of medical treatments and interventions. This is often referred to as evidence-based medicine (EBM), a term coined in the 1990s.
Related Terms
- Evidence-based medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
- Clinical evidence: Information that supports the effectiveness or efficacy of a medical treatment or intervention in actual clinical practice.
- Empirical evidence: Information obtained through observation or experimentation.
- Anecdotal evidence: Non-scientific observations or studies, which do not provide proof but may assist research efforts.
- Scientific evidence: Evidence which serves the purpose of either supporting or countering a scientific theory or hypothesis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Evidence
- Wikipedia's article - Evidence
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