A new medical guideline on Parkinson's has been available for a few days now.

But what is a medical guideline and how and where is it used?

A medical guideline is a documented procedure for diagnostics and therapy in specific medical areas.

It is based on current scientific findings and clinical experience and serves to ensure and improve the quality of patient care.

Guidelines provide recommendations on how to approach specific diseases or conditions to achieve the best patient outcome.

They are created by professional societies or other medical organizations and are often an important source of information and decision-making aid for doctors and medical staff.