These guidelines are promulgated by Sentara Health Plan (SHP) as recommendations for the clinical management of specific conditions. Clinical data in a particular case may necessitate or permit deviation from these guidelines. The SHP Guidelines are institutionally endorsed recommendations and are not intended as a substitute for clinical judgment.
To request a 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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Preventive Health Guidelines
Cardiovascular Guidelines
Ear, Nose & Throat Guidelines
Endocrinology Guidelines
Obstetric and Gynecology Guidelines
Orthopedic Guidelines
Prevention & Treatment of Obesity Guidelines
Behavioral Health Guidelines
Pulmonary Guidelines
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