5 reasons why you might not get the best healthcare

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2-16 Don’t confuse “statistical significance” with “importance”
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Language/s: 3-4 - How certain is the evidence?
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Five reasons why patients may not always get the best care available.

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The mission of Show Me The Evidence (SMTE) is to teach patients how they can and should use real evidence (with their doctor) to identify the best treatment for their unique condition. Here are five reasons why patients may not always get the best care available: Outdated Information, Defensive Medicine, Insurance Companies, Specialist Recommendation, and Instinct.

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