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A CAT is a short summary of the best available evidence, created to answer a specific clinical question. This type of paper provides students with an opportunity to research and develop an in-depth understanding of a clinical question. This includes an integrated critical appraisal of the scholarly literature that demonstrates an understanding of diverse research findings, and the ability to synthesize and draw one's own conclusions about the status of practice in a selected area.

A critical review requires you to critique the literature. This type of critical appraisal, of the scholarly literature, requires that you demonstrate an understanding of diverse methods, research analysis, and the ability to synthesize and draw one's own conclusions for implications for practice. It is crucial for learners to be able to distinguish the "best" evidence from flawed research studies.