The SIGN guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument

[SIGN Guide to AGREE]

16. The different options for diagnosis and/or treatment of the condition should be clearly presented

The guideline should consider all the possible options for screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the condition under consideration. There may not be good quality evidence for each of the possible options, and any variation in the quality of evidence available should be made clear.

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The SIGN Guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument
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