CostAnalysis (in MethodOfDevelopment), DescriptionEvidenceCollection (in MethodOfDevelopment), DescriptionEvidenceCombination (in MethodOfDevelopment), MethodsToReachJudgment (in MethodOfDevelopment), QualifyingStatement (in MethodOfDevelopment),

QuantificationHarmBenefit (in MethodOfDevelopment), RatingScheme (in MethodOfDevelopment), RolePatientPreference (in MethodOfDevelopment), RoleValueJudgment (in MethodOfDevelopment), SpecificationHarmBenefit (in MethodOfDevelopment)

GuidelineDocument

Type:	xs:ID, predefined
Use:	optional

XML Source (see within schema source)

<xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/>

Type:	xs:NMTOKEN, predefined
Use:	optional

XML Source (see within schema source)

<xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/>

Type:	xs:string, predefined
Use:	optional

XML Source (see within schema source)

<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Describes any formal cost analysis performed

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="CostAnalysis" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

anonymous, mixed content

A description of methods used to collect, identify, and retrieve scientific evidence on each question on which recommendations are based, including details on computer searches (including dates) and use of personal files and bibliographies

XML Source (w/o annotations (4); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="DescriptionEvidenceCollection"> <xs:complexType mixed="true"> <xs:choice maxOccurs="unbounded" minOccurs="0"> <xs:element name="EvidenceTimePeriod" type="GemBasicType"/> <xs:element name="NumberSourceDocuments" type="GemBasicType"/> <xs:element name="EvidenceSelectionCriteria" type="GemBasicType"/> </xs:choice> <xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/> <xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/> <xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/> </xs:complexType> </xs:element>

Type:

anonymous, mixed content

Method of synthesis used to combine the scientific evidence quantitatively or otherwise

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="DescriptionEvidenceCombination"> <xs:complexType mixed="true"> <xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/> <xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/> <xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/> </xs:complexType> </xs:element>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Group judgment techniques used to reach judgment on recommendations; a description of how the developer made the transition from evidence to recommendation

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="MethodsToReachJudgment" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Important caveat relating to a major recommendation. Identifies an area of uncertainty

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="QualifyingStatement" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Quantification of benefits or risks associated with implementation of guideline

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="QuantificationHarmBenefit" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

anonymous, mixed content

Criteria for rating quality of evidence and/or strength of recommendation

XML Source (w/o annotations (3); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="RatingScheme"> <xs:complexType mixed="true"> <xs:choice maxOccurs="unbounded" minOccurs="0"> <xs:element name="EvidenceQualityRatingScheme" type="GemBasicType"/> <xs:element name="RecommendationStrengthRatingScheme" type="GemBasicType"/> </xs:choice> <xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/> <xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/> <xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/> </xs:complexType> </xs:element>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Role of patient preferences for possible outcomes of care when the appropriateness of a clinical intervention involves a substantial element of personal choice or values

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="RolePatientPreference" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Implicit or explicit process for judging relative desirability of health, economic, and process outcomes associated with alternative practices

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="RoleValueJudgment" type="GemBasicType"/>

Type:

GemBasicType, simple content

Qualitative description of anticipated benefits and potential risks associated with implementation of guideline

Simple Content

xs:string

XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)

<xs:element name="SpecificationHarmBenefit" type="GemBasicType"/>