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Key Points summary.

Key Points Summary: •Different types of questions require different research designs. •Look for clinical guidelines and systematic reviews first. •Consider the hierarchy of designs within diagnostic, intervention, and risk factor studies. •Consider the quality of papers irrespective of the design. •Assess how well the subjects recruited in studies match your patient's characteristics. •Be aware of not only the benefits of treatments but also their potential risks. •Don't forget to assess the patient's circumstances, and how it might Influence your evidence‐based clinical recommendations to them.