Clinical Care Guidelines

Welcome to the Clinical Care Guidelines page. These guidelines and the accompanying patient education and other materials are to assist UMHS physicians in providing optimal care for patients in a cost effective manner. The guidelines focus on important clinical decisions and actions in the context of overall case management. The guidelines are based on empirical evidence, other evidence-based guidelines prepared by nationally recognized groups, and expert consensus about practical considerations in providing care. Begin by selecting a guideline topic from the list below.

	Adult Cancer Screening
	Adult Immunizations
	Adult Clinical Preventive Care
	Allergic Rhinitis
	Asthma
	Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
	Breast Problems, Common
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
	Constipation & Soiling in Children
	Coronary Artery Disease: Secondary Prevention
	Depression
	Diabetes
	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
	Heart Failure
	Hypertension
	Lipids, Screening & Management
	Osteoporosis
	Otitis Media
	Pain: Low Back Pain
	Pain: Managing Patients with Chronic Non-Terminal Pain
	Pharyngitis
	Rhinosinusitis
	Tobacco Treatment
	Urinary Tract Infection
	Venous Thromboembolism

UMHS Clinical Care Guidelines Purpose & Methods