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Guideline Adherence

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Definition: Conformity in fulfilling or following official, recognized, or institutional requirements, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, pathways, or other standards.  by organization, health facility or facility personnel; coord with GUIDELINES AS TOPIC or PRACTICE GUIDELINES AS TOPIC if pertinent; for patient adherence to guidelines of care use PATIENT COMPLIANCE   
See Also Advance Directive Adherence 		Other names Compliance, Protocol; Compliance, Policy; Adherence, Institutional; Adherence, Guideline; Protocol Compliance; Policy Compliance; Institutional Adherence

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