The integration of the best available research with clinician's expertise in the context of patient characteristics,culture,and preferences is known as ______.
A) holistic therapy
B) humanistic therapy
C) evidence-based practice
D) clinical judgment

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Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best available research with clinician's expertise and taking into consideration patient characteristics, culture, and preferences to make informed clinical decisions. Holistic therapy and humanistic therapy are specific therapeutic approaches, while clinical judgment is a component of evidence-based practice but does not encompass the entire concept.

The Integration of the Best Available Research with Clinician's Expertise