Quality standard
This quality standard covers preventing, assessing, diagnosing and managing skin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Last reviewed: 24 January 2024
This quality standard was updated and replaced the previous version published in 2016. The topic was identified for update following the annual review of quality standards. The review identified:
- changes in the priority areas for improvement
- updated guidance on melanoma.
For more information, see update information.
How to use NICE quality standards and how we develop them
Quality standards help you improve the quality of care you provide or commission. They apply in England and Wales (see the UK government website and Welsh government website). Decisions on how they apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland are made by ministers in the Scottish government and Northern Ireland Executive.
Find out how to use quality standards and how we develop them.