2003
DOI: 10.1007/s00134-002-1572-3
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Legal implications of clinical practice guidelines

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“…In many countries, off-label use is allowed when it is based on a firm scientific rationale and on sound medical evidence, preferably summarised in clinical practice guidelines [ 17 - 19 ]. However, the legal implications of clinical practice guidelines are not always clear [ 20 ]. Recently a study found that 79% of off-label prescriptions in primary care lack strong scientific evidence of efficacy [ 21 ].…”
Section: Present Use Of Metoclopramide In Critically Ill Patientsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In many countries, off-label use is allowed when it is based on a firm scientific rationale and on sound medical evidence, preferably summarised in clinical practice guidelines [ 17 - 19 ]. However, the legal implications of clinical practice guidelines are not always clear [ 20 ]. Recently a study found that 79% of off-label prescriptions in primary care lack strong scientific evidence of efficacy [ 21 ].…”
Section: Present Use Of Metoclopramide In Critically Ill Patientsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As Diretrizes para a Prática Clínica, de forma alguma, substituem a avaliação e decisão pessoal dos profissionais que prestam o cuidado, entretanto, podem ser utilizadas para fornecer o embasamento para a assistência. Diretrizes para a prática clínica são desenvolvidas com o intuito de prover cuidado adequado em condições clínicas específicas e estas devem ser baseadas nas melhores evidências disponíveis (DAMEN et al, 2003 Diante dessa realidade, a prática de enfermagem, obrigatoriamente, tem que acompanhar esta evolução para manter a qualidade da assistência, para sanar as necessidades que os pacientes apresentam e para que as terapias adotadas sejam conduzidas de forma segura e eficiente. A enfermagem é um processo dinâmico em constante mudança.…”
Section: úLcera De Pressão E a Qualidade Do Cuidado De Enfermagemunclassified
“…Accordingly, there are some legal implications of clinical practice guidelines, which were recently addressed by Damen et al [50] with regard to European court standards. The authors are clear that physician autonomy should remain the gold standard for care, and court decisions must be based upon sound clinical judgment.…”
Section: What Advice Can Increase the Success Of Implementation?mentioning
confidence: 98%