The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine (SGEM) is an educational podcast dedicated to promoting evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. Hosted by Dr. Ken Milne, the podcast critically appraises recent research and clinical guidelines, aiming to bridge the gap between current evidence and clinical practice.
Fast-moving evidence needs a system, not ad hoc updates. Pre-register the protocol, define update triggers and use AI with human oversight when building living evidence syntheses, especially in policy-facing topics such as medications for opioid use disorder.
When discussing vaccines or other contested health topics, start by asking what the person has heard and what matters to them. Plain language, absolute risks, and transparent uncertainty work better than jargon, certainty, or labels that shame people into silence.
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