title: [Protocol based care and organizations: strengths and limits].
abstract: A protocol based care may impact on the organization under several aspects. In this contribution, starting from real life experiences, the impact on the implementation of guidelines and recommendations on the use of resources and costs is explored, underlying strengths and weaknesses. A judicious and tailored implementation of these instruments is warranted. However, the transformation of some guidelines in laws and decrees may limit their local adaptation.
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Laquintana
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards