Recommendation*	Definition	Quality of evidence†
Strong: the AAFP strongly recommends	High confidence in the net benefit for patient-oriented outcomes; most informed patients would choose recommended option	High Moderate
Weak: the AAFP recommends	Lower confidence in the net benefit for patient-oriented outcomes; patient choices may vary based on values and preferences	Moderate Low
Good practice point	Recommendation that will be helpful to a clinician but for which there is no direct evidence to support the recommendation	—