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. 2019 Nov 6;9(1):28–40. doi: 10.1159/000503685

Table 2.

Ranking of recommended opinion

Grades of evidences Description
A Favorable scientific evidences indicate that the medical treatment can provide clear and definite benefits to the patients; physicians are strongly recommended to administer the medical treatment to eligible patients

B Existing evidences indicate that the medical treatment may provide moderate benefits that outweigh the potential risks; physicians may suggest or patients may carry out the said medical treatment

C Existing evidences indicate that the medical treatment may provide only little benefits, or the benefits do not outweigh the risks; physicians may suggest or administer the said medical treatment selectively based on the patient's condition

D Existing evidences indicate that the medical treatment would not benefit the patients, or the potential risks would outweigh the benefits; physicians are recommended not to administer the said medical treatment in patients

I There are not enough scientific evidences, or the existing evidences cannot be used, to evaluate the benefits and risks of the said medical treatment; physicians should help the patients understand well the uncertainty of this medical treatment