Publikation innehållande regler eller principer till stöd för hälsovårdspersonal när det gäller beslut om lämpliga åtgärder för diagnostik, behandling eller annan specifik, klinisk handläggning av patienter. Kliniska riktlinjer kan sammanställas av myndigheter, institutioner eller expertorganisationer. De kan ligga till grund för mätning och utvärdering av vårdkvalitet och effektivitet.
Work consisting of a set of directions or principles to assist the health care practitioner with patient care decisions about appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, or other clinical procedures for specific clinical circumstances. Practice guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, organizations such as professional societies or governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. They can provide a foundation for assessing and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of health care in terms of measuring improved health, reduction of variation in services or procedures performed, and reduction of variation in outcomes of health care delivered.
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Clinical Practice Guideline — Clinical Guidelines