What is Evidence-based Medicine and why does it matter?

In this recording, Kurinchi Gurusamy, Professor of Evidence-based Medicine and Surgery at UCL, talks about what exactly the term Evidence-based Medicine means. Why is it useful, and what can we do to use it more effectively?

Prof Gurusamy discusses the major criticisms and limitations of Evidence-based Medicine. He also talks about the role of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice guidelines and shared-decision making.