Task Force Report:The legal implications of medical guidelines— a Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology

Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries

“…Again, the rule of interpretation may come into the scene that these are not judicially enforceable and not judicially binding (Schwartz et al 1999). In 1974, the government of Malaysia issued one Guideline i.e.…”

An Evidence-Based Guideline for the Frequency of Optometric Eye Examinations

“…The decision to follow or not follow the guideline must be made by the health professional on an individual basis, taking into account the specific condition of the patient. Deviations from guidelines for specific reasons are possible [45]. ‡Where 1 = good evidence, 2 = fair evidence and 3 = poor evidence [12] have been recognized as a key component in promoting optimal eye health [49].…”

Legal implications of clinical practice guidelines

“…The Netherlands Intensive Care Society adopted the method used by the American Society of Critical Care Medicine [5] and the International Sepsis Forum [8]; guidelines of other national societies are also valued according to this method (adapted from [3,8]); Living guidelines are fed from the literature and clinical practice and should thus be updated on a regular basis. It has been suggested to consider annual addenda to the guideline on the basis of important new research and complete revision should be undertaken at intervals not less than 3 and not more than 5 years [9]. Ideally, clinical practice guidelines are part of the quality system of medical societies and could, for example, be important in auditing intensive care departments.…”

“…Ideally, clinical practice guidelines are part of the quality system of medical societies and could, for example, be important in auditing intensive care departments. They should also be part of the speciality training [9].…”