These guidelines are promulgated by Sentara Healthcare (SHC) as recommendations for the clinical management of specific conditions. Clinical data in a particular case may necessitate or permit deviation from these guidelines. The SHC Guidelines are institutionally endorsed recommendations and are not intended as a substitute for clinical judgment.
To request a CD or hard copy of our clinical guidelines, please contact the Quality Improvement Department at 757-552-7350 or call toll free 1-866-425-5257.
Optima Health's Clinical Guidelines are updated on an annually/biannual basis.
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Introduction Letters
Preventive Health Guidelines
Cardiovascular Guidelines
(Many of these guidelines have been adapted from the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement [ICSI]. For further assistance, go to www.icsi.org*.)
Ear, Nose & Throat Guidelines
Endocrinology Guidelines
Obstetric and Gynecology Guidelines
Orthopedic Guidelines
Prevention & Treatment of Obesity Guidelines
Behavioral Health Guidelines
Pulmonary Guidelines
Archived Guidelines (07/21/08)
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