Welcome to the Clinical Care Guidelines page. These guidelines and the accompanying patient education 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