The SIGN guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument

[SIGN Guide to AGREE]

15. The recommendations should be specific and unambiguous

Recommendations and possible management options should be easily understandable, specific, and clearly presented. Each recommendation should provide a concrete and precise description of which management is appropriate in which situation and in what patient group. It may also specify any factors that need to be considered in applying the recommendation. However, evidence is not always clear cut and there may be uncertainty about the best management. In this case the uncertainty should be stated.

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The SIGN Guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument
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