Clinical practice guidelines

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Clinical Practice Guidelines (pronunciation: klin-i-kal prak-tis gaid-lains) are a set of recommendations developed to assist healthcare providers in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. These guidelines are based on a systematic review of clinical evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options.

Etymology

The term "Clinical Practice Guidelines" is derived from the words "clinical", which refers to the observation and treatment of actual patients, "practice", which refers to the application of an idea, belief, or method, and "guidelines", which are a general rule, principle, or piece of advice.

Related Terms

  • Evidence-based medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
  • Systematic review: A type of literature review that collects and critically analyzes multiple research studies or papers.
  • Clinical evidence: The outcome of a clinical trial or other research study that helps to inform healthcare decision-making.
  • Healthcare decision-making: The process of choosing between different treatment options based on the patient's individual needs and preferences, as well as the best available evidence.

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