EVIDENCE INFORMED HEALTHCARE CHARTER
Irish health librarians are committed to supporting the principles of evidence-informed
healthcare.
Evidence-informed healthcare requires that decisions about patient care or health policy
“are based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence. These decisions are made by
those receiving care, informed by the tacit and explicit knowledge of those providing care, within the
context of available resources.” All health professionals need to “understand the principles of
[evidence-informed healthcare] … recognise it in action, implement evidence-based policies, and have
a critical attitude to their own practice and to evidence. Without these skills professionals will find it
difficult to provide best practice.”
“Sicily Statement on Evidence-Based Practice.”
I agree that:
1. It is important to espouse, implement and further promote evidence-informed
healthcare as a core component of everyday practice;
2. Health librarians – through their expertise in acquiring, organising and actively
promoting the use of best evidence – play an important role as facilitators of
evidence-informed healthcare.
Signed:
Date:
Dawes, M. et al. (2005), “Sicily Statement on Evidence-Based Practice,” BMC Medical
Education, 5 (1), 4-5.
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