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In development [GID-NG10186] Expected publication date: 27 November 2024
Awaiting development [GID-QS10094] Expected publication date: TBC
This quality standard covers providing and organising cancer services for babies, children and young people (from birth to 24 years, although the upper age limit may vary). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS55
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- Quality statement 1: Multidisciplinary teams for young people
- Quality statement 2: Access to clinical trials
- Quality statement 3: Electronic prescribing of chemotherapy
- Quality statement 4: Psychological and social support
- Quality statement 5: Neuro-rehabilitation
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up and monitoring of late effects
- Quality statement 7: Fertility support
Histological margins: What is the optimal histological excision margin in stage 0 melanoma?
Histological margins: What is the optimal histological excision margin in stage 0 melanoma? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) For a...
Direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using intraosseous transcutaneous implants
In development [GID-IPG10351] Expected publication date: 12 December 2024
Intravenous fluid therapy in children and young people in hospital (NG29)
This guideline covers general principles for managing intravenous (IV) fluids for children and young people under 16 years, including assessing fluid and electrolyte status and prescribing IV fluid therapy. It applies to a range of conditions and different settings. It does not include recommendations relating to specific conditions. This guideline represents a major opportunity to improve patient safety for children and young people having IV fluid therapy in hospital.
Chronic anal fissure: 0.2% topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment (ESUOM7)
Summary of the evidence on 0.2% topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment for chronic anal fissure to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This guideline was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers diagnosing and managing pneumonia in adults who do not have COVID-19. It aims to improve accurate assessment and diagnosis of pneumonia to help guide antibiotic prescribing and ensure that people receive the right treatment.
This guideline covers the assessment and management of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.
Developmental follow-up of children and young people born preterm (NG72)
This guideline covers the developmental follow-up of babies, children and young people under 18 years who were born preterm (before 37+0 weeks of pregnancy). It explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, and specifies what extra assessments and support children born preterm might need during their growth and development.
This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
High-sensitivity troponin tests for the early rule out of NSTEMI (DG40)
Evidence-based recommendations on high-sensitivity troponin tests for the early rule out of NSTEMI (non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction)
Dexamethasone and hydrocortisone are both corticosteroids; they have a role in treating COVID-19 in certain people.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sore throat. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sore throat is often caused by a virus, lasts for about a week, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications.
This guideline covers the circumstances for inducing labour, methods of induction, assessment, monitoring, pain relief and managing complications. It aims to improve advice and care for pregnant women who are thinking about or having induction of labour.