A guideline is any document that aims to streamline particular processes according to a set routine. By definition, following a guideline is never mandatory (protocol would be a better term for a mandatory procedure). Guidelines are an essential part of the larger process of governance.
Guidelines may be issued by and used by any organization (governmental or private) to make the actions of its employees or divisions more predictable, and presumably of higher quality.
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CMA Infobase - Searchable database of Canadian clinical practice guidelines, from the Canadian Medical Association.
Meta Description: [ Canadian Medical Association's online collection of current Canadian clinical practice guidelines produced or endorsed in Canada by a national, provincial or territorial medical or health organization, professional society, government agency or expert panel. ]
Guidelines International Network - Association of organisations and individuals involved in the systematic development and application of clinical practice guidelines. Features a searchable list of members.
Meta Description: [ The Guidelines International Network has been established to develop common language and expectations regarding best practice clinical guidelines in the health and disability sector ]
IOF - Evidence-based Guidelines for the Prevention of Osteoporosis-related Fractures - Guidelines collection on osteoporosis fracture reduction, compiled by the International Osteoporosis Foundation.
Meta Description: [ IOF provides information on osteoporosis, its prevention, diagnosis and treatment, supports medical advances and national patient societies, advocates health policy change. ]
National Guideline Clearinghouse - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the United States presents a searchable database of clinical practice guidelines, abstracts, and an annotated bibliography.
Recommended Clinical Practice Guidelines - Presented by the Ontario Guidelines Advisory Committee, with details of the recommendation process and a list of publications.
Meta Description: [ Guidelines Advisory Committee Recommended
Clinical Practice Guidelines ]
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