Care Guidelines
Together with our providers, we have developed evidence-based care guidelines (clinical practice guidelines). These guidelines are designed to assist clinicians by providing a framework for the evaluation and treatment of patients. The guidelines outline the preferred approach for most patients. They are not intended to replace a clinician’s judgment or to establish a protocol for all patients. It is understood that some patients will not fit the clinical condition contemplated by a guideline and that a guideline will rarely establish the only appropriate approach to a problem.
The following guidelines have been reviewed and adopted by the Physicians Plus Quality Utilization Management Committee (QUM). Guidelines are reviewed at least every two years.
The following guidelines have been reviewed and adopted by the Physicians Plus Quality Utilization Management Committee (QUM). Guidelines are reviewed at least every two years.
ADHD
Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a Primary Care Setting - Adult (Latest edition: 2010, QUM approved 4/2011)
Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a Primary Care Setting - Child & Adolescent (Latest edition: 2010, QUM approved 4/2011)
Alcohol Use
Alcohol Use (Latest edition: 2008, QUM approved: 10/2011)
Asthma
Asthma (Latest edition: 2011, QUM approved: 10/2011)
Coronary Artery Disease
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) Stable Coronary Artery Disease Guideline (Latest edition 2011, QUM approved 6/2011)
Depression
Diagnosing and Treating Depression in Adults in Primary Care (Latest edition: 2010, QUM approved 4/2011)
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Latest edition: 2012, QUM approved 3/2012)
- ADA Executive Summary (Latest edition: 2012)
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence (Latest edition: 2008, QUM approved: 10/2011)
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia (Latest edition: 2008, QUM approved: 10/2011)
Hypertension
Hypertension (Latest edition: 2011, QUM approved: 3/2012)
Preventive Health Care (including immunization schedules)
Preventive Health Care (Latest edition: 2010, QUM approved 4/2011)
Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco Cessation (Latest edition: 2009, QUM approved 4/2010)
