In this episode of This Is Why, Dr. Busti breaks down Step 1 of the 5 As of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM): "Ask"— how to formulate an answerable clinical question that drives better patient outcomes in evidence based clinical practice. Dr. Busti makes this first step easy and clinically relevant in this evidence-based medicine course - EBM made easy!  

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Learn:
- The difference between background and foreground questions
- How to structure them using PICO & PICOTS
- Understand why asking the right question is the foundation of every evidence-based decision.

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Dr. Busti walks through real clinical examples, including asthma, hypertension, and acute MI, to demonstrate how thoughtful question design leads to more efficient searching, stronger evidence, and smarter patient care.

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Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & overview of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
00:33 – The five A’s of EBM explained
01:23 – Step 1: Ask a Clinical Question – Why the question matters
02:54 – Background vs. Foreground questions
07:42 – Expanding to PICOTS (Timing & Setting)
13:55 – Using PICO to build structured EBM questions
16:05 – Clinical examples: Asthma, Hypertension, and STEMI
20:46 – From asking to acquiring – building search-ready questions to get the best evidence
26:58 – Key takeaways and next step in EBM

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Speaker:

Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education.

Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes.

About This Channel:

This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC).

Disclaimer:

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

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