Clinical practice guidelines in the light of novel legislation

A.S. Kazakov, S.K. Zyryanov, E.A. Ushkalova

Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

For general practitioners, clinical practice guidelines are a framework to assist decision-making being summarized guides of actions. These guides are based on the results of clinical studies on efficacy and safety of medical procedures which significantly improve the quality of health care. Non-compliance with practice guidelines is one of the leading causes of ineffective treatment for various disorders. Started from January 1, 2019, medical care in Russian Federation is organized and provided according to the procedures for providing medical care approved by authorized federal executive body and mandatory for all health-care institutions. These procedures are based on clinical practice guidelines and health-care standards approved by authorized federal executive body. Professional medical non-profit organizations should develop and approve clinical practice guidelines for diseases and conditions approved by the Minist ry of Health by December 31, 2021. Started from January 1, 2022, every health-care institution should follow clinical practice guidelines as the basis for providing health care and create conditions for ensuring compliance of health care with the criteria for assessing health care quality.

Keywords: clinical practice guidelines, health-care standards, health care quality, Federal law, scientific practical Council, professional medical non-profit organizations.

For citation: Kazakov A.S., Zyryanov S.K., Ushkalova E.A. Clinical practice guidelines in the light of novel legislation. RMJ. 2020;6:15–19.