BMJ Best Practice: Clinical Decision Support is a clinical decision support resource for healthcare professionals. It provides up-to-date information to help healthcare professionals make the best-informed decisions regarding the care of their patients. The resource is based on the best available evidence from the medical literature and is designed to be used as an aid in decision-making. It is not intended to replace clinical judgment or medical opinion.

The information in this resource is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in the United States and Canada. Healthcare professionals who are interested in obtaining more information should contact their local BMJ Publishing Co.

The information in this resource is not intended for use by patients, family members, or caregivers.