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The application of evidence to clinical decision-making in anaesthesia as a means of delivering value to patients.

With the increasing costs of healthcare worldwide, there is a focus on the value a service provides to our patients. As anaesthetists, that value depends upon our ability to allow the safe delivery of surgical care through preoperative preparation, intraoperative management and postoperative care. Traditionally, the focus has been on reducing morbidity and mortality directly related to anaesthesia. More recently, it has been recognised that interventions within the control or influence of anaesthetists can also lead to reduced complications from both the surgical stress and the underlying disease. A key question is how do we use the best evidence appropriately to aid in our decision-making and lead to improved patient outcomes.