Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of protocols
Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
Reducing unnecessary variability in care | Use in inappropriate patient |
Quick adoption of new information to the bedside | Loss of individualization of care |
Streamlining of care | Potential to be obsolete if not kept current |
Educational aids | May be designed around low quality evidence |
Improved communication | May be oversimplified |
Cost containment | Â |
Decrease errors and improve patient safety | Â |