Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C3244099
HL7V3.0: <p><b>Description:</b>A requirement, rule, or expectation typically documented as guidelines, protocols, or formularies imposed or strongly encouraged by an organization that oversees or has authority over the practices within a domain, and which may have legal basis or ramifications on:</p><ul><li><p>The activity of another party</p></li><li><p>The behavior of another party</p></li><li><p>The manner in which an act is executed</p></li></ul><p><b>Examples:</b>A payer may require a prescribing provider to adhere to formulary guidelines. An institution may adopt clinical guidelines and protocols and implement these within its electronic health record and decision support systems.</p>