Identifying and using good practice guidelines.

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Title:

Identifying and using good practice guidelines.

Authors:

Lin KW, Slawson DC

Journal:

Am Fam Physician.

Publication date:

2009 Jul 1

Volume:

80

Issue:

1

First page:

67

Last page:

70

Link to pubmed:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19621847

Publication type:

Journal

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Performance measurement and payment are increasingly linked to goals established by practice guidelines. The best guidelines are based on systematic reviews and patient-oriented evidence, use an evidence-rating system such as the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy, and are prospectively validated. The guidelines also should have a transparent development process, identify potential conflicts of interest, and offer flexibility in various clinical situations.

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Identifying and using good practice guidelines. Lin KW, Slawson DC. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Jul 1; 80(1):67-70.