PRACTICE GUIDELINE (PT)
\pɹˈaktɪs ɡˈa͡ɪdla͡ɪn pˌiːtˈiː], \pɹˈaktɪs ɡˈaɪdlaɪn pˌiːtˈiː], \p_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_s ɡ_ˈaɪ_d_l_aɪ_n__ p_ˌiː_t_ˈiː]\
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A set of directions or principles to assist the health care practitioner with patient care decisions about appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, or other clinical procedures for specific clinical circumstances. Practice guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, organizations such as professional societies or governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. They can provide a foundation for assessing and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of health care in terms of measuring improved health, reduction of variation in services or procedures performed, and reduction of variation in outcomes of health care delivered.
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