Score	Criteria
Yes	Focus on patient-oriented outcomes
Yes	Clear and actionable recommendations
Yes	Relevant patient populations and conditions
Yes	Based on systematic review
Yes	Evidence graded by quality
No	Separate evidence review or analyst in guideline team
Yes	Chair and majority free of conflicts of interest
No	Development group includes most relevant specialties, patients, and payers (only surgeons, no primary care, payers, or patients)
	Overall–useful