The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery has been developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for use by its members and the public. The process of CPG development and the selection of topics for CPGs can be confusing. This commentary attempts to clarify this process and delineate the issues that are considered in topic selection.
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