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The crossroads of evidence-based medicine and health policy: implications for urology

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  • Jeremy B. Shelton

  • Christopher S. Saigal

  • February 1, 2011

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    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aimed to improve healthcare access while addressing unsustainable federal spending.

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    Evidence-based medicine emerged to challenge medical practices lacking scientific support, highlighting variations in treatment across regions.

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    The American Urological Association developed guidelines to ensure urologic care is based on systematic reviews and evidence-based recommendations.

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    Adherence to clinical guidelines in medicine is often poor, with studies showing significant variations in care quality and practice.

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    Despite the potential of evidence-based guidelines to standardize care, their impact on actual practice remains inconsistent and under-researched.

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The crossroads of evidence-based medicine and health policy: implications for urology

  • by Jeremy B. Shelton, Christopher S. Saigal

  • February 1, 2011

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