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#EndCTHeadRule is a campaign that seeks to end the use of the Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) as a standard for determining whether or not a patient should receive a head computed tomography (CT) scan following a head injury. The CCHR is a set of criteria used to assess the risk of clinically significant brain injuries in patients who have experienced head trauma. It is based on data from adult patients in Canada, and has been controversial due to its potential to limit access to CT scans for some patients. The #EndCTHeadRule campaign argues that the CCHR is an outdated practice that can lead to missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment for patients with head injuries. It advocates for the use of more comprehensive and individualized assessments that better reflect the current understanding of head injury, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Clinical decision rules are algorithms used by medical practitioners to determine diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments for medical conditions. They are based on evidence-based medicine and are used to simplify the complexity of medical decision making. Clinical decision rules can help medical practitioners make decisions more accurately and efficiently, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Clinical decision rules have become increasingly important in modern medicine due to their ability to provide clear and objective guidance to medical practitioners. In addition, they can reduce time and cost associated with diagnostic and treatment decisions, reduce the risk of medical errors, and improve patient safety.