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.

Descriptor ID	D017410
MeSH Number(s)	N04.761.700.350.650 N05.700.350.650
Concept/Terms	Practice Guidelines as Topic Practice Guidelines as Topic Best Practices Best Practices Best Practice Practice, Best Practices, Best

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