It’s time to incorporate equity into evidence-based health care

Considering equity can improve decision-making, optimize resource allocation, increase patient trust, prevent unintended consequences, and address disparities.

A full breadth of evidence will help us foster health systems that reflect the diversity of the people living in Canada and ultimately lead to better health outcomes for everyone, writes Suzanne McGurn. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Opinion

BY SUZANNE MCGURN

October 16, 2023

Each year on Oct. 20, World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day helps raise awareness about the need for better evidence to inform decision-making and improve health outcomes.

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