title: [Perspectives in applying guidelines].
abstract: Definition, purpose and future fate of guidelines are presented. Special stress is placed on the fact that guidelines represent a tool for rationalization by which economical capacities are activated and rationing is prevented.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für THG-Chirurgie, ZKH Links der Weser, Bremen.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Leitz
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics*
vernacular_title: Perspektiven im Umgang mit Leitlinien.