Works about a systematic statement of policy rules or principles. Guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by convening expert panels. For guidelines in the field of health care and clinical medicine, PRACTICE GUIDELINES AS TOPIC is available.

Annotation

for general design, methodology, economics, etc. of guidelines unrelated to healthcare; do not confuse with the Publication Type GUIDELINE

DUI

D017408 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0026422

History note

2008(1993)

Public note

2008; see GUIDELINES 1993-2007