Thoracic neoplasms

Abstract

According to the authors and editors, this report contains the most justified principles of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prepared, considering the scientific value of evidence and the category of recommendations. These principles should always be interpreted in the context of an individual clinical situation. The recommendations do not always correspond to the current reimbursement rules in Poland. In the case of doubt, the current possibilities for reimbursement of individual procedures should be determined. 1. The quality of scientific evidence I — Scientific evidence obtained from well-designed and properly conducted randomised clinical trials or meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials II — Scientific evidence obtained from well-designed and properly conducted prospective observational studies (non-randomised cohort studies) III — Scientific evidence obtained from retrospective observational studies or case-control studies IV — Scientific evidence obtained from clinical experiences and/or experts, opinions 2. Category of recommendations A — Indications confirmed unambiguously and absolutely useful in clinical practice B — Indications probable and potentially useful in clinical practice C — Indications determined individually.