Figure 1From: German ambulatory care physicians' perspectives on clinical guidelines – a national survey Thematic block one: Best basis for patient treatment. blue: agree; red: disagree; grey: undecided; Block 1: "The physician can best treat the patient... 1.1 ..on the basis of scientific knowledge in form of guidelines." 1.2 ..in the balance of scientific recommendations, individual needs and current possibilities." 1.3 ..without guidelines and with the knowledge of individual needs and patient's possibilities." 1.4 ..on the basis of continuous communication with colleagues."Back to article page