You have recently moved to a rural town to start your first job as a clinical psychologist in a local hospital. In your first week, you are referred a male client in his 50s who reports excessive worry, trouble sleeping, dizziness, and occasional fainting spells.

The client states that he is somewhat unsure about why he has been referred to a clinical psychologist, although he appears willing to engage with you and learn whether you can help him with his current difficulties.

Your task: Clearly define Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), including each leg of the EBP stool. Discuss how a clinical psychologist would use the EBP framework to support this client, ensuring to explain how each leg of the stool would be applied in this scenario. Explain why it is important to practice within an evidence-based framework.