Good science vs bad science: what is the strength of the evidence out there? Can we rely on the evidence? Can it be misinterpreted and misused?

• Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of information presented to you (recognise sources of bias and confounding factors and how these may affect the interpretation of study results)
• Understand that research findings can be misinterpreted or misused which could harm you and your patients
• Identify misuse of evidence – identify instances where evidence may be misused or selectively used to support a particular agenda/ ethical implications of misusing evidence