When making decisions based on evidence, why is it so vital to take into account the preferences and

values of patients as well as the knowledge and experience of clinicians?

According to the findings of study conducted by Verkerk, Van Veenendaal, Severens, Hendriks, and
Burgers (2006), it is recommended that health care policy decisions take into account research data on
patient preference for the following reasons: To begin, the majority of the outcome indicators that are
utilized in the process of doing economic analyses of health do not take into account the perspectives of
patients on these results. Second, it has the potential to serve as a significant evidence-based
information source, which can help patient advocates, for instance, improve their ability to participate in
decision-making regarding their health care. This can ultimately improve consumer capacities. Thirdly, in
addition to allowing doctors to research the preferences of groups of patients, information regarding
the preferences of individual patients can be offered within the framework of medical decision-making.
In conclusion, when the perspectives of patients are taken into account, it is generally agreed that
ethical standards have been met. For example, when a doctor is caring for a certain patient, he or she
should take into account the patient's preferences since this will help him understand how to best cope
with the circumstance that the patient is in and enable him to make a more informed decision.

During the process of putting the evidence-based change into effect, I was interacting with others in a
collaborative manner and encouraging active participation in determining the outcomes that were to be
monitored. Due to the fact that I was tasked with reviewing the draft before it was put into action, I can
confirm that I was given access to the information supporting the modification. Because it was a strategy
that tried to limit losses as well as errors through factual preparation, it was highly accepted. This was
one reason for its success. Because it helped save expenses and eliminated errors in a number of
different situations, the adjustment was maintained for some time. The study was conducted by Kelly,
Heath, Howick, and Greenhalgh (2015).

References

The authors of the study are Kelly, M. P. Heath, J. Howick, and T. Greenhalgh (2015). The significance of
having strong values in the practice of evidence-based medicine. BMC Medical Ethics, Volume 16, Page
16 (1).

Verkerk, K., Van Veenendaal, H., Severens, J. L., Hendriks, E. J. M., & Burgers, J. S. (2006). Considered
judgement in evidence-based guideline creation. 365–369 in the 18(5) issue of the International Journal
of Quality in Health Care.