Description: (Physician)
Archie Cochrane, a Scottish physician, is widely celebrated for championing the use of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to elevate the quality of clinical trials and medical interventions. His influential efforts led to the creation of the Cochrane Library database and the global promotion of evidence-based medicine. As a trailblazer in clinical epidemiology, Cochrane transformed healthcare research and practice significantly. The Archie Cochrane Archive, located at the Archie Cochrane Library, serves as a lasting tribute to his profound influence on the medical field.