NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
NICE guidelineNICE ulcerative colitis guideline
This summary covers the management of ulcerative colitis, including maintaining remission, in people of all ages.
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NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidance is available on managing common infections
NICE and PHE have developed a summary table on antimicrobial prescribing for managing common infections. Please refer to the Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines on the NICE website.
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Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management
Summary of NICE guidance covers history taking, assessing urinary incontinence, investigations, non-surgical management, and indicators for referral.
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NICE recommendations for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Summary includes recommendations on non-surgical management of prolapse, and assessment and management of complications associated with mesh surgery.
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NICE antibiotics for COPD exacerbations guideline
This concise summary covers what to be aware of when considering antimicrobials for an acute exacerbation of COPD to avoid unnecessary prescribing.
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NICE cough guideline
When should you prescribe antibiotics for a cough? This summary of the NICE guideline on acute cough also includes a useful treatment flowchart.
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NICE PTSD guideline
This summary of the NICE PTSD guideline covers assessment and coordination of care, access to care, principles of care, and disaster planning
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NICE pancreatitis guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on pancreatitis covers managing complications, nutrition support, and referral for specialist treatment.
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NICE heavy menstrual bleeding guideline
Includes updated recommendations on management and investigations on the causes of HMB. Also covers history taking, and provision of information
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NICE COPD guideline
Summary of NICE’s 2018 guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm for inhaled therapy.
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NICE guideline on acute pyelonephritis
This summary provides a treatment algorithm for the appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials for acute pyelonephritis.
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NICE urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing
Access this summary to find out when you should offer antibiotics for UTI. Summary includes a concise treatment pathway for the management of UTI.
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NICE recurrent urinary tract infections guideline
Summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in children, young people, and adults.
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NICE otitis media guideline
This summary discusses appropriate management of children and young people with otitis media, and when it is appropriate to prescribe antibiotics.
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NICE chronic heart failure guideline
This summary of the NICE heart failure guideline covers management and monitoring treatment. Includes algorithms on diagnosis and therapies.
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NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
This updated summary of the 2018 NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations.
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NICE guideline: flu vaccination increasing uptake
A concise summary of the NICE and PHE guidance on increasing uptake of the free flu vaccination among eligible people.
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NICE hearing loss guidance
When should you refer a patient with hearing loss for specialist care? This summary covers assessment, removing earwax, and provision of information.
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NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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NICE pancreatic cancer guidance
What is the GP’s role in the management of pancreatic cancer? This summary covers recognition and referral, diagnosis, and psychological support.
