. Start with the patient -- a clinical problem or question arises from the care of the patient
ASK
the question
2. Construct a well built clinical question derived from the case
ACQUIRE
the evidence
3. Select the appropriate resource(s) and conduct a search
APPRAISE
the evidence
4. Appraise that evidence for its validity (closeness to the truth) and applicability (usefulness in clinical practice)
APPLY:
talk with the patient
5. Return to the patient -- integrate that evidence with clinical expertise, patient preferences and apply it to practice
Self-evaluation
6. Evaluate your performance with this patient