When a therapist is having difficulty in making decisions about patients with low back pain, a manager should refer the therapist to which of the following resources?
A) By-laws
B) Policies and Procedures
C) Clinical guidelines
D) Protocols

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By-laws are the legal framework of a corporation that do not address specific clinical issues. Clinical guidelines are established standards for decision-making about specific conditions across different settings (ex: flowcharts - if. . . ., then. . .). Protocols are detailed treatment regimens that address how/what to do that may vary from one place to another. Policies and procedures cover the gamut of healthcare operations and reflect an organization's vision and mission.

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