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Many clinicians are concerned about the development of practice guidelines that seek to define appropriate healthcare services that should be provided to a patient who has been diagnosed with a specific condition. To avoid the risk associated with using such guidelines, health plans should advise clinicians that the existence of such a guideline:
1. Establishes standards of care to be routinely utilized with all patients presenting a specific condition
2. Preempts a physician's judgment when assessing the specific factors related to a patient's condition
Suggested Answer: D
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20 comments · newest first
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Nieves
2 months ago
I feel option B is best. We need guidelines but with flexibility.
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Ona
2 months ago
I lean towards option C. Guidelines shouldn't override clinical judgment.
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Della
2 months ago
Option D makes sense. Every patient is unique.
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Royal
3 months ago
I agree with option A. Standards are necessary for consistency.
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Lauran
3 months ago
I prefer option B. Guidelines should help, not dictate.
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Mirta
3 months ago
I think both 1 and 2 are valid concerns. Guidelines can limit judgment.
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Alonso
3 months ago
1 is true, but 2 feels too restrictive for individual cases.
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Olga
3 months ago
I think both points are valid, but we need flexibility.
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Marya
3 months ago
Wait, so you're saying they can dictate care? That seems off.
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Cathrine
4 months ago
Totally agree, they shouldn't override clinical judgment!
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Timmy
4 months ago
Guidelines are just that—guidelines, not rules.
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Joni
4 months ago
I feel like every patient is different; one size doesn't fit all!
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Ettie
4 months ago
I think they can help standardize care, but not replace it.
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Valentine
4 months ago
Wait, so you're saying they can dictate care? That seems off.
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Johna
6 months ago
Totally agree, they shouldn't override clinical judgment!
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Gayla
6 months ago
Guidelines are just that—guidelines, not rules.
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Annice
7 months ago
I feel like both statements could be true in some contexts, but I lean towards thinking that guidelines shouldn't override a physician's judgment.
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Malcolm
7 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether guidelines really establish standards of care for all patients. It seems like it depends on individual cases.
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Gerald
7 months ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this where we talked about how guidelines are just recommendations, not strict rules.
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Melissa
7 months ago
I remember discussing how guidelines can sometimes limit a clinician's discretion, but I'm not sure if they completely preempt judgment.