Medicine is constantly evolving and we cannot expect caregivers always to be at the cutting edge of each new development. Guidelines for good clinical practice are tools designed for the daily practice of health professionals. They are “summaries”, based on the most recent scientific knowledge, supporting physicians in the treatment of a patient without having to read the entire scientific literature.
Developing such state-of-the-art tools requires very meticulous work, of which some KCE researchers in particular have expert knowledge. But in order for guidelines to be usable in practice, they must also take account of the Belgian context and the daily reality of medical practice. This is why this type of project is always performed in close dialogue with a wide panel of experienced clinicians – a Guideline Development Group (GDG). In that way, tools with updated knowledge, that are adapted to the needs of practitioners, are created.
For the development of guidelines, KCE withholds proposals that are intended for health care professionals of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd line.
