ACP JC and Evidence -Based Medicine are published bimonthly and include articles from approximately 85 journals. These articles are selected to keep readers up to date on major advances in medicine that have been published since the previous issue, with the goal of increasing current awareness. Best Evidence , by contrast, is a compilation of evidence collected over 7 years, with weeding of outdated items to provide a database of current best evidence. Single terms are usually sufficient for searching in Best Evidence , but sometimes multiple terms are needed. Best Evidence also has an index for searching.
Index terms are best for topics that are clearly defined.
History and Go Back buttons allow backtracking. Index buttons facilitate retrieval, and button choices in the Contents provide chronological listings of items. Tables and figures are included and enhanced for easier review, and Help is always available. In creating Best Evidence , we've tried to produce an efficient resource for supporting clinical decisions with current evidence from research. When Best Evidence is judiciously combined with clinical experience and the needs and expectations of patients, you'll find the result is a successful formula for evidence-based decision making.