How can we generate scientific evidence?

Here, we summarise recommendations for patients, the public, healthcare professionals and policy-makers on how to generate reliable medical evidence.

Other videos about the project are available online:

Enhancing the use of scientific evidence to judge benefits and harms of medicines

Can we trust scientific evidence?

How should we communicate scientific evidence?

What questions should you ask when deciding to take a medicine?

We are the independent body in the UK representing the diversity of medical science. Our mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society.

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