Which database contains clinical guidelines systematically developed for a specific set of circumstances involving a specific patient population?
a. MEDLINE
b. CINAHL
c. Cochrane Data of Systematic Reviews
d. The National Guideline Clearinghouse
D
The National Guideline Clearinghouse is a database supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It contains clinical guidelines systematically developed about a plan of care for a specific set of clinical circumstances involving a specific patient population. The others are not as specific and have broader application and references.
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