Published online February 29, 2008
PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 3 March 2008, pp. 643-646 (doi:10.1542/10.1542/peds.2007-3624)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Toward Transparent Clinical Policies

Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management

Clinical policies of professional societies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics are valued highly, not only by clinicians who provide direct health care to children but also by many others who rely on the professional expertise of these organizations, including parents, employers, insurers, and legislators. The utility of a policy depends, in large part, on the degree to which its purpose and basis are clear to policy users, an attribute known as the policy's transparency. This statement describes the critical importance and special value of transparency in clinical policies, guidelines, and recommendations; helps identify obstacles to achieving transparency; and suggests several approaches to overcome these obstacles.

Key Words: evidence-based practice guidelines • clinical policies • transparency • professional societies

Abbreviations: AAP—American Academy of Pediatrics


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