In this part of the module, you will learn how to ask a clinical question. First you need to determine if your question is a background or foreground question. Then, once you have determined your question to be foreground in nature, you can proceed to using the PICO format to create a clinical question. Using this format will enhance the quality of your question and your search strategies. Use the drop down menu to learn about background/foreground questions and to learn how to construct a PICO question.