Resource Center: guidelines

A user guide to the Brief Pain Inventory.

The DAPA-PC is a brief internet-based instrument that assess emotional and physical problems and conducts a "drug and alcohol problem screen". It is self-administered, and is designed for use in a primary care setting.

A list endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians to provide a list of core educational guidelines for family practice residents.

This guideline escribes the evaluation and management of newborns with one or more malformations.

The code of medical ethics, from the American Medical Association, discusses opinions on 9 main topics, including social policy, inter professional relationships, hospital relations, fees, physician records, and professional rights and responsibilities.

Recommendations published in 2009 for chronic opioid therapy based on a review of the evidence. Provide guidance on patient selection, risk stratification, informed consent, opioid management plans, and more. Authors: Chou R, Fanciullo GJ, Fine PG, et al.

The K6 Screening Scale is a brief interview for detecting psychiatric disorders in individuals with substance use disorders.

This guideline provides in-depth information on co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, including terminology, detection and treatment. It also includes examples of common screening instruments for co-occurring disorders.

Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized education, training, and experience in medical genetics and counseling. The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) is the leading voice, authority and advocate for the genetic counseling profession. As such, the NSGC is an organization that furthers the professional interests of genetic counselors, promotes a network for communication within the profession, and deals with issues relevant to human genetics. With the establishment of this code of ethics the NSGC affirms the ethical responsibilities of its members and provides them with guidance in their relationships with self, clients, colleagues, and society. NSGC members are expected to be aware of the ethical implications of their professional actions and to adhere to the guidelines and principles set forth in this code.

The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) is a 25-item questionnaire used to screen for alcohol abuse and dependence.