This is the first paper in a series of five describing the use of evidence to support decisions made in clinical practice. The series covers large elements of Statement 2: The general practice consultation, Statement 3.3: Ethics and values based medicine and Statement 3.5: Evidence-based practice of the GP Curriculum.
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