
The Judicious Combination: Quality Clinical Care through Integration of Evidence, Expertise, and the Patient's Perspective and Values
Barbara Maxwell, PhD, DPT, MSc, Cert THE, FNAP
Wednesday, May 18th
David Sackett, considered to be the father of evidence-based medicine (EBM), described EBM as the judicious combination of the best available research evidence with our clinical expertise and the patient's unique values and expectations. This session is focused on how to achieve this judicious combination.

Keynote Speaker
Barbara Maxwell, PhD, DPT, MSc, Cert THE, FNAP
Dr. Maxwell is Associate Dean and Director of the IU Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. Her interest in research and evidence-based practice were enhanced through a Master’s in Research Methodology from Kings College London, and a PhD focused on realist evaluation and program theory, from Bournemouth University. An experienced researcher, and educator in these areas, her focus is on translating evidence to practice, considering how clinicians locate, appraise and apply the best available evidence, how they tailor care to fit the unique perspectives and values of patients, and how clinical expertise evolves and is applied to patient care.
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