ðɪ ˌeɪsˌiːˈɑːɹ ɐpɹˈoʊpɹɪətnəs kɹaɪtˈiəɹɪə ˌeɪsˌiːˈɑːɹ ˌeɪsˈiː ɑːɹ ˈɛvɪdənsbˈeɪst ɡˈaɪdlaɪnz ðæt ɐsˈɪst ɹᵻfˈɜːɹɪŋ fɪzˈɪʃənz ænd ˈʌðɚ pɹəvˈaɪdɚz ɪn mˌeɪkɪŋ ðə mˈoʊst ɐpɹˈoʊpɹɪət ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ ɔːɹ tɹˈiːtmənt dᵻsˈɪʒən fɚɹə spəsˈɪfɪk klˈɪnɪkəl kəndˈɪʃən.
The ACR Appropriateness Criteria (ACR AC) are evidence-based guidelines that assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition.