Below are some guidelines that are relevant to the practice of emergency medicine. The mostly come for 4 main sources
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ACEP Clinical Policies (American College of Emergency Physicians)
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MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System)
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Choosing Wisely
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The RCA (Right Care Alliance)
Guidelines do not represent the standard of care but if you deviate from them you should have a good reason. They might be used to defend or alternatively to condemn your care if there is a bad outcome.
Pages below are from the Tarascon Emergency Department Quick Reference Guide.
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