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Practice Guidelines as Topic MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Tree Number(s)
N04.761.700.350.650
N05.700.350.650
Unique ID
D017410
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017410
Annotation
for general design, methodology, economics, etc. of guidelines related to healthcare; do not confuse with the Publication Type PRACTICE GUIDELINE
Scope Note
Works about directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.
Entry Term(s)
Best Practices
Clinical Guidelines as Topic
See Also
Consensus
Public MeSH Note
2008; see PRACTICE GUIDELINES 1993-2007
History Note
2008(1993)
Date Established
1993/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/05/22
Revision Date
2020/05/27

Allowable Qualifiers
Practice Guidelines as Topic Preferred
Best Practices Related
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