I confess that I am annoyed when someone writes or says that medical guidelines must be followed. I disagree. Guidelines are reminders of what one should consider. Biological variation is so vast that each unique human warrants individual consideration. I like guidelines as reminders of what could or should be considered in clinical situations. I've never thought them to be policies or mandates.
An over reliance on guidelines as mandates could be disastrous for many patients. One size does not fit all.
What are your thoughts about guidelines? What are your experiences?
I agree totally with you. If there's five people with a cold for instance - you can't give all of them the same treatment. They are all going to have different health and lifestyles that have to be considered.
ReplyDeleteWe are all different people not Lego blocks that are all the same.
Guides are to go by and nothing else.
I agree totally with you. If there's five people with a cold for instance - you can't give all of them the same treatment. They are all going to have different health and lifestyles that have to be considered.
ReplyDeleteWe are all different people not Lego blocks that are all the same.
Guides are to go by and nothing else.
Well, Pat, now that I have personally heard the anecdotal story behind this, I can only totally agree with you. Hope all is well. Barry Steineman, CPO
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barry. I enjoyed our dinner discussion and look forward to next year. Pat
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