Interdisciplinary assessment of adherence to guidelines: a bold step
Editorial
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Abstract
Guidelines from professional societies have acquired a prominent position in medicine. Conceived with the purpose of assisting clinicians in daily decision-making, they now delineate entitlements of patients, including reimbursements, they provide a basis for professional audits and, not the least important, they provide a framework for legal procedures.
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