Clinical Practice Guidelines: Choosing Wisely

Godbole, Prasad

In Pediatric Urology as in other branches of medicine treatment decisions are based primarily on robust evidence. This evidence evolves from clinical research studies over a number of years. Outcomes of the research studies culminates in the development of clinical practice guidelines for use in various conditions and healthcare settings. In the current climate of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of research studies and clinical guidelines has become far more evident than relying on anecdotal evidence. The Guidelines International Network has over 3,700 guidelines from around the globe. However which guidelines should be trusted and which should be implemented remains a daunting experience. This chapter provides an overview of how guidelines should be developed, appraised and trusted as robust for use in Clinical Pediatric Urological Practice.