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(for example, glare and loss of colour vision). The best possible decision-making aids would be measures of preoperative...
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures (IPG623)
Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.
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Emergency and acute medical care in over 16s: service delivery and organisation (NG94)
This guideline covers organising and delivering emergency and acute medical care for people aged over 16 in the community and in hospital. It aims to reduce the need for hospital admissions by giving advanced training to paramedics and providing community alternatives to hospital care. It also promotes good-quality care in hospital and joint working between health and social services.
Intrabeam radiotherapy system for adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer (TA501)
Evidence-based recommendations on using Intrabeam radiotherapy during breast-conserving surgery in adults.
This guide describes the process NICE uses to develop indicators from NICE quality standards, NICE guidance and NICE accredited sources
This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults aged over 16. It includes treatment and support, and referral for joint surgery. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS87
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Assessment at diagnosis
- Quality statement 3: Information and support
- Quality statement 4: Therapeutic exercise
- Quality statement 5: Weight loss
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up
- Quality statement 7: Core treatments before referral for consideration of joint surgery
Metastatic malignant disease of unknown primary origin in adults: diagnosis and management (CG104)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing secondary cancer in people aged 18 and over when the site of the primary cancer is unknown. This includes people who have had treatment for cancer before. It aims to improve quality of life by offering advice on tests for identifying the site of the primary cancer and options for managing the person’s condition.
Transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings (NG53)
This guideline covers the period before, during and after a person is admitted to, and discharged from, a mental health hospital. It aims to help people who use mental health services, and their families and carers, to have a better experience of transition by improving the way it’s planned and carried out.
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for the treatment of diabetes mellitus (TA151)
Evidence-based recommendations on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (insulin pump therapy) for treating type 1 diabetes in adults and children.
Evidence-based recommendations on lusutrombopag (Mulpleo) for treating severe thrombocytopenia in adults with chronic liver disease needing a planned invasive procedure.
harms, so that appropriate information can be provided to patients to aid decision-making and long-term management of their...
This guideline covers the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth. It includes the organisation and delivery of postnatal care, identifying and managing common and serious health problems in women and their babies, how to help parents form strong relationships with their babies, and baby feeding. The recommendations on emotional attachment and baby feeding also cover the antenatal period.
Community engagement: improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities (NG44)
This guideline covers community engagement approaches to reduce health inequalities, ensure health and wellbeing initiatives are effective and help local authorities and health bodies meet their statutory obligations.
NICE'S quick guide to developing a positive working culture for supporting disabled children and young people with severe complex needs
such assessments aid more accurate diagnosis of autism. This is particularly important if a differential or coexisting diagnostic...