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T P Houston1, A B Elster, R M Davis
1Council on Scientific Affairs, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610, USA.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|June 23, 1998
Summary
The American Medical Association (AMA) reviewed the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition. The AMA now recommends clinicians and educators use this evidence-based guide for preventive care.
Area of Science:
- Preventive Medicine
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Health Policy
Background:
- The American College of Preventive Medicine proposed a resolution in 1996.
- The resolution urged the American Medical Association (AMA) to endorse the "Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition."
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the "Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition."
- To provide recommendations on the use of the Guide by clinicians and medical educators.
Main Methods:
- Review and evaluation of the "Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition."
- Formulation of recommendations by the AMA's Council on Scientific Affairs.
Main Results:
- The AMA's Council on Scientific Affairs completed its review.
- Recommendations for the adoption and use of the Guide were developed.
Conclusions:
- The AMA adopted the recommendations as official AMA Policy in June 1997.
- The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition, is endorsed for use by physicians and educators.
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