The authors assess discrepancies between 10 different national guidelines (four North American and six European) for managing acute sore throat.
They conclude that the differences seem to be related to the selection and/or interpretation of the available scientific evidence, and they call for transparent and standardized guideline development methods because of the implications for clinical practice and public health.
Difference Among International Pharyngitis Guidelines: Not Just Academic
By Jan Matthys, M.D., et al