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In the PICO framework used to construct evidence-based research/clinical questions, what does the 'P' stand for?

  1. Prognosis
  2. Population (or Patient/Problem)
  3. Procedure
  4. Prevention
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Correct answer: B. Population (or Patient/Problem)

PICO = Population (the patient or population of interest), Intervention, Comparison, Outcome. It's the standard framework for formulating focused, answerable clinical/research questions used in evidence-based dentistry.

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