Positions, Guidelines and Standardizations. Vehicles of Assistance to Medical Practice
Positioning document
These documents aim to address a particular topic (diagnostic, therapeutic or laboratory) of recognized clinical interest, for which there are no (or unlikely to exist) evidence of substantial quality or, especially, those from randomized clinical trials. These documents are complementary to the guidelines and are prepared by a team of professionals with established experience in the subject.
As an example, we could cite the use of direct anticoagulants in pregnant patients. In general, the guidelines contained in these documents are anchored in the best evidence available; however, often incorporate the personal opinion of specialists.
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