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2008, Number 4

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Arch Med Fam 2008; 10 (4)

Use of Clinical Questions Based on Evidence Service (PREEVID) by Family Physicians

Sánchez SJA, Aguinaga OE, Sánchez LMC, Castillo BMD

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 144-146
PDF size: 62.06 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe the utilization of clinical questions based on evidence service, “PREEVID” by family physicians (FP). PREEVID was launched in March 2004 with the objective of facilitating clinical practice based on evidence to all health professionals at Murcian Health Service” (MHS). Design: Descriptive and retrospective study. Methods: The number and characteristics of the questions made by FP at MHS were calculated. The analysis period ran from 14/10/2004 to 31/12/2007. Results: Of the total of 638 questions received, 25% have been made by FP. The most frequent type of question is on treatment (62%), the vast majority related to medicaments. The answer has been provided by on average of 3.1 days. 82% were answered in less than 5 days. 13% of the FP working in Health Centers of MHS asked questions. Since the beginning of the service, the questions- bank service has received over 275,000 consultations. Conclusions: A service of clinical questions to provide quick answers based on the evidence is a resource used by the FP and can contribute to the improvement of clinical practice.


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