Evaluation and Accountability

Over the past several years, there has been an increasing focus on evidence-based practice and measurable outcomes for clinical interventions. Discuss why these concepts are important to clinical practice.

• What are some of the ethical challenges that exist when there are no clearly defined outcomes?
• How have managed care practices impacted requirements for measurable outcomes?
• How have managed care practices limited clinical interventions?

Cite from at least one professional code of ethics and from the course text to support post