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Independent professional body guidelineRCN nurse specialist in menopause guidance
This summary outlines the role of the nurse specialist in menopause, including guidance on the required clinical practice skills and service provision
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NHIVNA annual health review
An annual health review is an essential part of managing people with HIV infection. Read this summary to find out what standards should be implemented
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NMC using social media responsibly guideline
This summary provides advice on how to use social media in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
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Endometriosis fact sheet
This summary focuses on symptoms of endometriosis, care management in primary care, and when to refer to secondary care and endometriosis centres
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FSRH guideline on contraception for women over 40
A summary of guidance for healthcare practitioners working in sexual and reproductive healthcare regarding contraception in women over 40
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NHS England seasonal flu service specification
NHS England and NHS Improvement has commissioned an advanced service for community pharmacies to provide flu vaccinations in order to improve access to NHS flu vaccination for eligible patients
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KDIGO guideline on diabetes management in CKD
Recommendations on comprehensive care, glycaemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle and antihyperglycaemic interventions, and approaches to self-management and optimal models of care
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In practice: guidance for pharmacist prescribers
This guidance sets out the key areas pharmacist prescribers should consider when applying GPhC standards to their prescribing practice
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BASHH vulvovaginal candidiasis guideline
Recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens, and health promotion principles for the effective management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
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AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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FSRH Progestogen-only injectable contraception guideline
This guidance provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of progestogen-only injectables available in the UK
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Management of polycystic ovary syndrome
This international evidence-based guideline summary on the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome covers screening, diagnostic assessment, pharmacological treatment, and lifestyle
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BTS/SIGN asthma in pregnancy guideline
This summary focuses on recommendations for the management of asthma in pregnant women, including during labour, and recommendations for breastfeeding mothers
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AWMSG Advice on oral anticoagulation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Recommendations for primary care on the role of oral anticoagulant treatment in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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AWMSG therapeutic priorities and CEPP summary
This article summarises the AWMSG therapeutic priorities for 2020–2021, and highlights opportunities within the CEPP framework where local prescribing initiatives can be undertaken to support these priorities.
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PCDE pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes
This succinct summary highlights the treatment recommendations for type 2 diabetes by cardiovascular/renal disease or risk factor.
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BSR giant cell arteritis guideline
This summary outlines the general principles of identifying and treating patients with giant cell arteritis in primary care and specialist settings. It is recommended that general practitioners refer patients with suspected giant cell arteritis to a clinician with appropriate specialist expertise.
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GINA strategy 2020: assessing patients with asthma
This Guidelines summary outlines recommendations for assessing patients with asthma. Please refer to the full report for the complete set of recommendations.
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GINA strategy 2020: management of asthma
This Guidelines summary outlines recommendations for the management of asthma in adults, adolescents, and children aged six to 11.
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GINA strategy 2020: asthma–COPD overlap
This Guidelines summary outlines recommendations for the diagnosis and initial treatment of adults with features of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or both.
