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Optimized for use on handheld devices, this PICO generator can also be used on desktops to search Medline with PICO keywords.
Developing a Focused Clinical Question with PICO
Starting off with a focused question will make your search for evidence easier because you'll already have an idea of your search terms. One way to form your question is to use the PICO model to define parts of your question.
