In this section you will find current versions of Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) guidelines.

An Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) guideline represents best practice for prevention and treatment of health conditions. These are intended to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and consistency of patient care, and provide a common foundation for clinical improvement initiatives.

ICSI guidelines assist clinicians by providing an analytical framework for the evaluation and treatment of patients. They are not intended to replace a clinician's judgement or to establish a protocol for all patients with a particular condition.

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Acne Management Adult Low Back Pain Ankle Sprain Antithrombotic Therapy Supplement Assessment and Management of Acute Pain   Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Stress Test Supplement Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Colorectal Cancer Screening Diagnosis and Initial Treatment of Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis and Management of Asthma Diagnosis and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Care for School Age Children and Adolescents   Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Knee/Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee Diagnosis and Treatment of Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media in Children   Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Illness in Children and Adults Diagnosis of Breast Disease Domestic Violence Heart Failure in Adults Hypertension Diagnosis & Treatment Immunizations   Initial Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology (Pap Smear) and HPV Testing   Initial Management of Dyspepsia and GERD Lipid Management in Adults Major Depression in Adults in Primary Care   Management of Labor Menopause and Hormone Therapy (HT): Collaborative Decision-Making and Management   Palliative Care Preoperative Evaluation Prevention and Management of Obesity (Mature Adolescents and Adults) Preventive Services for Adults Preventive Services for Children & Adolescents   Primary Prevention of Chronic Disease Risk Factors Routine Prenatal Care Stable Coronary Artery Disease Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women Venous Thromboembolism Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis