Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression

Update information

September 2023: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression. Statement 1 on information about recognising the symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression for adults at high risk of developing metastatic spinal cord compression has been removed because it is no longer supported by the guideline recommendations. Statements 3 and 6 have been updated to reflect changes to the guidance on imaging and treatment. Links, definitions and source guidance sections have also been updated throughout. We have also updated the name of this quality standard.

The previous version of the quality standard for metastatic spinal cord compression in adults is available as a pdf.