Publication Characteristics

Guideline

Works consisting of a set of statements, directions, or principles presenting current or future rules or policy. 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. The text may be cursive or in outline form, but it is generally a comprehensive guide to problems and approaches in any discipline or activity. This concept relates to the general conduct and administration of health care activities rather than to specific decisions for a particular clinical condition. For that aspect, PRACTICE GUIDELINES is available.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Works consisting of a set of statements, directions, or principles presenting current or future rules or policy. 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. The text may be cursive or in outline form, but it is generally a comprehensive guide to problems and approaches in any discipline or activity. This concept relates to the general conduct and administration of health care activities rather than to specific decisions for a particular clinical condition. For that aspect, PRACTICE GUIDELINES is available.

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  • Guidelines

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Indexing Annotation

this heading is used as a Publication Type; for original specific guidelines unrelated to healthcare; a different heading GUIDELINES AS TOPIC is used for general design, methodology, economics, etc of guidelines

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History Note

2026(1991) was GUIDLINE 1991-2025

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Tree Numbers

  1. V02.515w
  2. V02.912w.625.503w
  3. V03.500.003w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Guideline. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016431. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016431
  2. Guideline. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guideline
  3. Guideline. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1630279