guideline

guideline
A marking in the form of a line that serves as a guide or reference.
- clasp g. SYN: survey line.
- clinical practice guidelines a formal statement about a defined task or function in clinical practice, such as desirable diagnostic tests or the optimal treatment regimen for a specific diagnosis; generally based on the best available evidence, e.g., randomized controlled trials that have been assessed by a Cochrane collaborating group. SEE ALSO: Cochrane collaboration.
- Cummer g. SYN: survey line.
- practice guidelines recommendations developed by groups of clinicians for delivery of care based on various indications. SYN: practice parameters.

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guide·line (gīdґlīn) any line used as a marker or indicator.

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