Works about directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.

Annotation

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

DUI

D017410 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0026425

History note

2008(1993)

Public note

2008; see PRACTICE GUIDELINES 1993-2007