1 June 2017

How can we all best use scientific evidence?

How can we all best use scientific evidence?
Academy of Medical Sciences June 2017
  • A survey of British adults which indicated that only 37% of the public said they trusted evidence from medical research, compared to 65% who trusted the experiences of their friends and family. 
  • The Academy of Medical Science has drawn up an action plan on how to make sure medical research is robust, relevant, trusted and that the evidence generated is useful and accessible to doctors and patients.