This clinical practice information is intended to serve as a resource for Humana-contracted physicians. These represent a series of guidelines that may be used for diagnosing, managing or treating a clinical condition or accomplishing a clinical service.

Information contained in the guidelines is not a substitute for a physician's clinical judgment and is not always applicable to an individual. Therefore, the physician and member should work in partnership in the decision-making process regarding the member's care and treatment. Furthermore, using this information will not guarantee a specific outcome for every patient.

Please note, none of the information contained within these guidelines is intended in any way to interfere with or prohibit clinical decisions made by a treating physician regarding the medical care and available treatment options of members.