Volume 16 Issue 3 - March 2013
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NICE or Department of Health guideline |
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SIGN guideline |
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Independent professional body guideline |
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Working party guideline |
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Other articles |
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Editorial |
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Are you familiar with the latest treatment options for AF?
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News |
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NICE publishes new recommendations on fertility
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NICE develops three new quality standards on asthma and epilepsy
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Commissioning |
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Premature mortality from breast cancer remains a key issue
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Dr Karen McEwan describes legislation and guidance that needs to be considered when commissioning services for improved outcomes in women with breast cancer |
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Updated Guideline |
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New trial data prompt update of the ESC guideline on AF
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Dr Irene Savelieva and Professor John Camm discuss the European Society of Cardiology guideline on atrial fibrillation and risk stratification and management strategies |
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Hot Topic |
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Improvement of services is needed to reduce the impact of ADHD
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Dr Honor Merriman explains how a multidisciplinary group developed statements for best practice on the identification and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
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Good Practice Initiative |
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Teledermatology can provide clinical and financial benefits
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Dr Jonathan Engler discusses a teledermatology pilot in Bristol that has resulted in a significant number of patients being treated in the community and avoiding a hospital visit |
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Guideline Implementation |
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A framework can help to promote guideline implementation
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Pam Tester describes the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust approach to promoting user engagement and implementation of NICE guidelines |
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Out of Hours |
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The NHS needs to listen to patients to improve
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Dr Phil Hammond, broadcaster and sessional GP in Bristol |
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