Using the table of classification of recommendations, indicate which grade should be given to the following statement: On the basis of good evidence, it is concluded that a new treatment cures a lower percentage of patients than the standard treatment and has approximately the same rate of adverse effects.

Classification of Recommendations

Quality of the

Evidence

Good

A

B

Substantial

Moderate

B

C

Net Benefit

Small

Zero$/$negative

Fair

Net Benefit

Net Benefit

Net Benefit

Net Benefit

Zero$/$negative

D

Poor

Poor

Adapted from United States Preventive Services Task Force

Grade I

Grade C

Grade B

Grade D

Grade A