Summaries
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NICE guidelineNICE bipolar disorder guideline
A useful summary of NICE guidance on the assessment and management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and young people in primary care
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NICE guideline
NICE antenatal and postnatal mental health guideline
A concise NICE guideline summary on the management of women with mental health problems during pregancy planning, pregnancy, and the postnatal period.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN delirium guideline
Overview This guideline summary provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the detection, assessment, treatment, and follow up of adults with delirium, as well as reducing the risk of delirium. The guideline excludes delirium secondary solely to alcohol and illicit substance use. ...
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NICE guideline
NICE ADHD guideline
The updated summary covers key points on identification and treatment of ADHD, management, supporting families and carers, and appropriate medication.
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NICE guideline
NICE anxiety guideline
A summary of NICE's three-step approach to the management of generalized anxiety disorder in adults, and principles of care for people with panic disorder.
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NICE guideline
NICE depression in children and young people guideline
This summary covers assessing people aged 5–18 years for depression and appropriate management strategies based on severity.
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NICE guideline
NICE delirium guideline
This summary covers risk factor assessment, diagnosis, indicators of delirium, interventions to prevent delirium, and treatment.
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NICE guideline
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 guideline
NICE guideline: learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
Children with learning disabilities can exhibit challenging behaviour; learn how best to intervene and prevent it
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NICE guideline
Depression in adults: recognition and management
A brief, useful summary of the recognition and management of depression in adults. Includes assessment, recognition and treatment options.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: diagnosis of autism in young people
A clear and concise summary of the NICE guideline on the recognition, diagnosis, and referral of children and young people on the autism spectrum.
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Independent professional body guideline
RCGPNI LGBT patient care guideline
A helpful summary on the care of LGBT patients in primary care, which covers consultation issues, health screening, and sexual health
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: mental health in people with learning disabilities
A useful summary of NICE's guidance on the management of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN autism guideline
A concise summary of SIGN's guideline on autism, which covers non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, and service provision.
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Independent professional body guideline
BAP bipolar disorder guideline
A helpful summary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology's evidence-based guideline on the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder.
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NICE guideline
NICE older people wellbeing guideline
This summarises NICE's guideline on interventions to maintain and improve the mental wellbeing and independence of people aged 65 years or older.
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Independent professional body guideline
BAP depression guideline
A concise summary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology's evidence-based guideline for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN schizophrenia guideline
Easy-to-read summary of SIGN's guideline on the management of schizophrenia. Includes pharmacological and psychological intervention, and perinatal issues.
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NICE guideline
NICE psychosis and schizophrenia in adults guideline
A clear summary of NICE's guideline on psychosis and schizophrenia management in primary care. Includes prevention, first episode psychosis, and monitoring.
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NICE guideline
NICE self-harm guideline
Easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline on the longer-term management of self-harm. Includes risk assessment, care plans, and psychological interventions.
