De las Guías de Práctica Clínica a los Protocolos Nacionales de Atención Médica: evolución, beneficios y retos en México y el mundo.

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Title: De las Guías de Práctica Clínica a los Protocolos Nacionales de Atención Médica: evolución, beneficios y retos en México y el mundo.
Alternate Title: From Clinical Practice Guidelines to National Medical Care Protocols: Evolution, Benefits, and Challenges in Mexico and Worldwide Abstract.
Authors: Cruz Priego, Griselda Adriana1,2, Clark, Patricia1,2 clark@unam.mx
Source: Revista de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM. jul/ago2026, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p49-55. 7p.
Subjects: Medical protocols, Standardization, Medical quality control, Evidence-based medicine, Patient safety, Evidence synthesis
Geographic Terms: Mexico
Abstract (English): Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and PRONAMs are essential tools for improving the quality, equity, and safety of healthcare. This article describes the evolution of CPGs toward PRONAMs in Mexico, as well as their benefits and challenges in the international context. It reviews the methodological process of guideline development, from the identification of priority health topics to the formulation of recommendations using systems such as GRADE and consensus-based methodologies. The transition led by the General Health Council toward standardized national protocols aimed at unifying clinical practice across the healthcare system is analyzed. The benefits of standardization in reducing clinical errors and improving health outcomes are highlighted, along with the persistent challenges to effective implementation. Finally, the role of medical students and young professionals in adopting evidence-based practices is emphasized as a key factor for strengthening the culture of quality and patient safety in Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Las Guías de Práctica Clínica (GPC) y los Protocolos Nacionales de Atención Médica (PRONAM) son herramientas fundamentales para mejorar la calidad, equidad y seguridad de la atención en salud. Este artículo describe la evolución de las GPC hacia los PRONAM en México, así como sus beneficios y retos en el contexto internacional. Se revisa el proceso metodológico de elaboración de guías clínicas, desde la identificación de temas prioritarios hasta la formulación de recomendaciones mediante sistemas como GRADE y el uso de metodologías de consenso. Se analiza la transición impulsada por el Consejo de Salubridad General (CSG) hacia protocolos nacionales homologados, orientados a estandarizar la práctica médica en todo el sistema de salud. Asimismo, se destacan los beneficios de la estandarización en la reducción de errores clínicos y la mejora de los desenlaces en salud, junto con los desafíos persistentes en su implementación. Finalmente, se aborda el papel del estudiante y del médico joven en la adopción de prácticas basadas en evidencia, como actores clave para fortalecer la cultura de calidad y seguridad del paciente en México. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and PRONAMs are essential tools for improving the quality, equity, and safety of healthcare. This article describes the evolution of CPGs toward PRONAMs in Mexico, as well as their benefits and challenges in the international context. It reviews the methodological process of guideline development, from the identification of priority health topics to the formulation of recommendations using systems such as GRADE and consensus-based methodologies. The transition led by the General Health Council toward standardized national protocols aimed at unifying clinical practice across the healthcare system is analyzed. The benefits of standardization in reducing clinical errors and improving health outcomes are highlighted, along with the persistent challenges to effective implementation. Finally, the role of medical students and young professionals in adopting evidence-based practices is emphasized as a key factor for strengthening the culture of quality and patient safety in Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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