Clinical Practice Guideline
- Preventive Services Guideline for Adults
| Topic: Preventive Services
Guideline for Adults |
Date of Origin: May
2006 |
| Revised/Effective Date:October
2008 |
Next Review Date: October
2009 |
Recommendation:
Asuris supports the recommendations of the
United States Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) regarding the following preventive care
screenings for adults (19 years and older). This
guideline does not apply to specific populations,
such as pregnant women, diabetics, and certain
at-risk populations.
| Preventive
Screening |
Aspirin for
the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular
Events
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer, Chemoprevention
Cervical Cancer Screening
Chlamydial Infection Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Counseling for a Healthy
Diet
High Blood Pressure Screening
Obesity Screening
Screening for Alcohol Misuse
Screening for Lipid Disorders
Screening for Osteoporosis
Tobacco Cessation Counseling |
Asuris also supports the recommendations of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) regarding the following immunizations for
vaccine-preventable diseases for adults (19 years
and older).
| Immunizations |
Hepatitis
A & B
Human Papillomavirus
Influenza
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td/Tdap)
Varicella |
Please refer to the web sites listed below for
detailed information that specifies the age requirements,
risk factors and contraindications. Differences
between these sources should be discussed with
your physician/provider of care.
Web Site Link:
- Recommendations
for Preventive Care
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstfix.htm#Recommendations
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm
Position Statement:
The USPSTF recommendations are supported by Asuris
because they are based on scientific evidence,
and where evidence is lacking, on panel consensus
judgment. The strength of evidence supporting
each recommendation is clearly indicated. The
guidelines reflect the current standard of care.
- The USPSTF consists of an independent panel of experts in primary care
and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness
and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services.
- The panel members are recognized experts
practicing in a variety of professional settings.
- Recommendations are based on a well-defined,
comprehensive scientific literature search.
- Methods used to select appropriate scientific
literature are well defined.
- The methods used to critically appraise the
evidence supporting guideline recommendations
are transparent.
- The guidelines clearly state the strength
of the evidence for which recommendations are
based.
- The sources of funding is the United States
Government.
Guideline Adoption and Recommended Use:
This guideline has been adopted based on nationally
recognized sources. This guideline is based
on the most recent medical evidence available
at the time of the report or on a consensus of
panel experts. Asuris adopts guidelines to help
practitioners and members make decisions about
appropriate health care for specific conditions.
Guidelines are not a substitute for professional
medical advice.
Benefit Determination:
Benefit determinations should be based in
all cases on the applicable contract coverage.
To the extent that there are any conflicts
between these guidelines and the contract language,
the contract language will control.
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