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guideline

— Recommendations for how healthcare providers should provide care

Synonyms:

clinical practice guideline, practice guideline

Full explanation:

Clinical practice guidelines are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care, that should be informed by systematic reviews of evidence, and an assessment of the pros and cons of care options.

See also:

recommendation

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