Can anyone tell me how to distinguish between a guideline, a protocol and a
policy? These terms are often used interchangeably (even within the same
article) and I have clinicians here who want to know what kind of beast
they are developing! Apart from a general understanding that a protocol is
more prescriptive about procedures/processes and guidelines are meant to be
more general and flexible and cover clinical conditions...... but where
does a policy fit in?
Hope you can help
Christina Maslen
Clinical Effectiveness Facilitator
RNHRD NHS Trust
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