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Development Process
The ASCO Guideline Procedures Manual is designed to assist ASCO expert guideline panels in the development of ASCO guidelines and technology assessments. The Manual was developed by the ASCO Health Services Committee’s Guideline Methodology Subcommittee, and was approved by the Health Services Committee on September 27, 2005. The Manual is considered a living document that will be updated periodically by the Methodology Subcommittee, as needed.
The Manual is organized around the major steps in the ASCO guideline development process, from topic proposal to the dissemination and implementation process. Comments on the Manual from panel co-chairs are welcomed and encouraged. Direct any comments to Mark Somerfield at 703-299-1086 or guidelines@asco.org. Guideline development is an intensive process; ASCO’s goal is to make it as easy and efficient as possible for volunteers.
ASCO is grateful to you for agreeing to develop a guideline or technology assessment. Surveys of the ASCO membership on the value of the wide range of ASCO programs have consistently highlighted the popularity and importance of ASCO guidelines to the membership. Guidelines represent a key component of ASCO’s commitment to improving the quality of cancer care.
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