Which term describes a policy document intended to guide decisions and set standards?

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Which term describes a policy document intended to guide decisions and set standards?

Guideline describes a policy document that offers recommended practices to help decisions and establish expected standards. It guides professionals on how to approach typical situations and what level of quality to aim for, without enforcing every action as an unbreakable rule. The other terms refer to things like full-motion video (a media format), GIF (an animated image format), and gateway (a networking device or concept), none of which describe policy guidance. For example, a telehealth guideline might outline how to obtain informed consent, protect patient privacy, and document encounters, providing a standard to strive for across providers.

Guideline describes a policy document that offers recommended practices to help decisions and establish expected standards. It guides professionals on how to approach typical situations and what level of quality to aim for, without enforcing every action as an unbreakable rule. The other terms refer to things like full-motion video (a media format), GIF (an animated image format), and gateway (a networking device or concept), none of which describe policy guidance. For example, a telehealth guideline might outline how to obtain informed consent, protect patient privacy, and document encounters, providing a standard to strive for across providers.

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