It can still be evidence-based, just on a larger budget. I mean, you can get higher quality examinations, like MRI and CT even if the public insurance couldn’t afford it. Just because they wouldn’t do it by default and only do it for your money doesn’t mean it’s not evidence based. Evidence-based medicine doesn’t say that this person needs/doesn’t need this treatment/examination, it gives a risk/benefit/cost analysis. The final decision also depends on the budget.
It can still be evidence-based, just on a larger budget. I mean, you can get higher quality examinations, like MRI and CT even if the public insurance couldn’t afford it. Just because they wouldn’t do it by default and only do it for your money doesn’t mean it’s not evidence based. Evidence-based medicine doesn’t say that this person needs/doesn’t need this treatment/examination, it gives a risk/benefit/cost analysis. The final decision also depends on the budget.