TABLE I.

External review questionnaire

Question	Response frequency
	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
The guideline panel is credible.		1	4
The guideline is unlikely to be influenced by vested interests.		2	3
Rationale for developing the guideline is clear.		2	3
There is a need for a provincial guideline on this topic.		2	3
The literature search is relevant and complete.		1	4
I agree with the methodology used for summarizing the evidence.		1	4
The results are interpreted according to my understanding of data.		2	3
The draft recommendations are clear.		1	4
The draft recommendations are reasonable.		2	3
When applied, the recommendations will produce more benefit than harm for patients.		1	4
The recommendations are suitable for the intended patients.		2	3
The draft report presents options that will be acceptable to patients.		1	4
When applied, the recommendations would result in better use of resources than current usual practice.	1	2	2
Following the recommendations would not require reorganization of services in my practice setting.		2	3
The draft recommendations are likely to be supported by most of my colleagues.		3	2
The draft report should be approved as practice guideline.		3	2