Staying abreast of the constant changes to clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and determining their quality is difficult. The general consensus in the medical community is that CPGs reduce inappropriate care and improve treatment quality and patient safety. However, concerns have been raised about the reliability, quality, and validity of CPGs. A recently published systematic review critically appraised the quality of published CPGs for the treatment of chronic diseases in primary care.
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