AHRQ - 2005 Guide to Clinical Preventive Services

AHRQ released the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2005, which highlights current recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

These evidence-based recommendations for clinicians address preventive services, which include screening tests, counseling, and preventive medications for adults and children in the primary care setting. The guide contains recommendations that have been adapted for a pocket-size book, making it easier for clinicians to consult the recommendations in their daily practice. THe Guide can also be viewed, and printed, at the AHRQ website. Recommendations are presented in an indexed, easy-to-use format, with at-a-glance charts. Recommendation statements and supporting statements from the Task Force are available on the AHRQ Web site.

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A print copy of the guide is available by sending an e-mail to ahrqpubs@ahrq.gov.