A<unk> , also known as care<unk> , integrated care<unk> , critical<unk> , or care map, is one of the main tools used to manage the quality in healthcare concerning the standardisation of care processes. It has been shown that their implementation reduces the variability in clinical practice and improves outcomes.<unk> s aim to promote organised and efficient patient care based on evidence-based medicine, and aim to optimise outcomes in settings such as acute care and home care. A single<unk>  may refer to multiple clinical guidelines on several topics in a well specified context.
Clinical pathway
Clinical case definition
Community rating
Patient-reported outcome
Procedure code
Clinical decision support system
Significant event audit
Risk assessment