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Guidelines in Practice articles
  • Flexible access to services is needed for social anxiety disorder
    Drs Clare Taylor and Evan Mayo-Wilson, and Professors David M Clark and Stephen Pilling (Aug 2013 )
  • Prompt interventions improve outcomes in conduct disorders
    Dr Clare Taylor, and Professors Stephen Pilling and Stephen Scott (Jul 2013 )
  • New quality standards on the epilepsies will promote better care
    Professor Helen Cross and Drs Colin Dunkley (Jun 2013 )
  • Improvement of services is needed to reduce the impact of ADHD
    Dr Honor Merriman (Mar 2013 )
  • The majority of people with headache can be managed by GPs
    Dr Kay Kennis (Nov 2012 )
  • Primary care is well placed to identify people with ADHD
    Dr Shahid Ahmad (Oct 2012 )
  • Recognition of adults with autism is the first step in accessing care
    Dr Carole Buckley (Oct 2012 )
  • Patient education is vital when prescribing strong opioids for pain
    Dr Lindsay Smith (Jul 2012 )
  • Pregnant women should be assessed for mood disorders
    Dr Moira Kennedy (Jul 2012 )
  • Patients who self-harm should be encouraged to ask for help
    Dr Clare Taylor, Professor Navneet Kapur, and Professor Tim Kendall (May 2012 )
  • NICE updates its recommendations on treatment of epilepsy
    Dr Greg Rogers (Apr 2012 )
  • GPs need to be alert to risk of depression in all consultations
    Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham (Feb 2012 )
  • A clear pathway will aid diagnosis of autism in children
    Professor Gillian Baird (Feb 2012 )
  • Patients with mental health illnesses are at higher risk of CVD
    Dr Caroline Dollery (Dec 2011 )
  • Primary care has an important role in the recognition of ADHD
    Professor Eric Taylor (Oct 2011 )
  • People with psychosis should be asked about substance use
    Professor Peter Tyrer (Oct 2011 )
  • NICE brings together guidance on identifying mental health disorders
    Professor Tony Kendrick (Sep 2011 )
  • GPs have a role throughout the GAD stepped-care model
    Professor John Cape and Dr Marta Buszewicz (Apr 2011 )
  • Early diagnosis will help GPs to attain the quality standard for dementia
    Dr David Anderson and Dr Nadarajah Jehaanandan (Feb 2011 )
  • Carers of patients with dementia must receive a needs assessment
    Julia Morris (Feb 2011 )
  • The recognition and diagnosis of delirium needs improving
    Professor John Young (Oct 2010 )
  • NICE outlines how to treat alcohol-related physical conditions
    Dr Stephen Stewart and Dr Sharon Swain (Aug 2010 )
  • Prompt referral is required for suspected new epileptic seizures
    Dr Simon de Groot (Jun 2010 )
  • Recognising symptom patterns will aid early diagnosis of dementia
    Professor Steve Iliffe (Jun 2010 )
  • Recognising symptom patterns will aid early diagnosis of dementia
    Professor Steve Iliffe (Jun 2010 )
  • Neuropathic pain can be managed in non-specialist settings
    Professor Blair H. Smith (May 2010 )
  • Suspected Parkinson's disease should be referred untreated
    Dr Katherine Grosset, Dr Graeme Macphee, and Dr Donald Grosset (Apr 2010 )
  • Prophylaxis has an important role in migraine management
    Dr Paul Ballinger (Feb 2010 )
  • SIGN guideline on ADHD/HKD updates treatment options
    Dr Fiona Forbes (Feb 2010 )
  • Depression and chronic physical health problems: advice updated by NICE
    Professor Christopher Dowrick (Jan 2010 )
  • NICE has modified its stepped-care model for treating depression
    Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham discusses NICE Clinical Guideline 90 on depression in adults and emphasises the importance of the GP?s role in its implementation (Dec 2009 )
  • Borderline personality disorder requires a team-based approach
    Professor Peter Tyrer (Jul 2009 )
  • Patients with stroke or TIA require immediate medical attention
    Dr Paul Syme (Jun 2009 )
  • GPs have an important role in the recognition and prevention of ASPD
    Professor Conor Duggan (May 2009 )
  • An emergency response is critical for stroke symptoms
    Dr Helen Hosker (Apr 2009 )
  • The majority of patients with headache can be managed in primary care
    Dr David PB Watson (Mar 2009 )
  • Breakthrough pain should be distinguished from background pain
    Dr Giovambattista Zeppetella (Mar 2009 )
  • SIGN guideline on headache provides user-friendly advice
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Jan 2009 )
  • NICE guideline on ADHD emphasises importance of patient-centred care
    Dr Niki Salt (Jan 2009 )
  • NICE guideline on ADHD emphasises importance of patient-centred care
    Dr Niki Salt (Jan 2009 )
  • A stepped-care approach can be effective for ADHD
    Dr Dave Coghill (Dec 2008 )
  • Most headache types are suited to primary care management
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Nov 2008 )
  • New recommendations will aid assessment of pain in the elderly
    Dr Pat Schofield (Mar 2008 )
  • Doctors must respond to signs of chronic fatigue syndrome
    Dr William Hamilton (Dec 2007 )
  • What is the impact of the NICE bipolar disorder guideline 1 year on?
    Dr Peter Young, Dr Ewa Wisniewska Young, and Dr Roger Paxton (Dec 2007 )
  • SIGN guideline highlights warning signs for autism spectrum disorders
    Dr Iain McClure and Professor Anne O'Hare (Oct 2007 )
  • PD guidance from NICE has been difficult to implement
    Dr Chris Taggart (Oct 2007 )
  • GPs are well placed to provide treatment for substance misusers
    Dr Clare Gerada (Sep 2007 )
  • Integrated care pathway for neuropathic pain will help facilitate patient care
    Dr Ganesan Baranidharan (May 2007 )
  • Your patient presents with facial paralysis: is it Bell?s palsy?
    Dr Shameen Jaunoo and Mr Robert Sudderick (May 2007 )
  • Dementia guideline will assist GPs with diagnosis and care
    Dr Stephen Iliffe and Professor Jill Manthorpe (Apr 2007 )
  • Guideline revises appraisal advice on dementia care
    Dr David Wilkinson (Feb 2007 )
  • Psychological therapy provides significant benefits for patients
    Dr Peter Young (Feb 2007 )
  • Best practice guidance for the dementia indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Jan 2007 )
  • Best practice guidance for the depression indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Dec 2006 )
  • Best practice guidance for the mental health indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Nov 2006 )
  • Communication is key when treating patients with bipolar disorder
    Dr Ewa Wisniewska Young , Professor Nicol Ferrier and Dr Peter Young (Nov 2006 )
  • Communication is key with your Parkinson's disease patients
    Dr John Hindle (Sep 2006 )
  • Early assessment of dementia is essential
    Dr Honor Merriman (Aug 2006 )
  • Parkinson's disease patients should be referred untreated
    Dr Chris Taggart (Aug 2006 )
  • Teenagers are set to lose out with the new epilepsy indicators
    Dr Andrew Orr (Jul 2006 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 26. Management of patients with dementia
    (Jun 2006 )
  • Early recognition and treatment of dementia will benefit patients
    Dr Peter Connelly (May 2006 )
  • NICE guideline will increase recognition of depression in children
    Dr John Hague (Apr 2006 )
  • NICE guideline will increase recognition of depression in children
    Dr John Hague (Apr 2006 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to OCD
    Dr John Hague (Jan 2006 )
  • Addressing emotional disorders in children: a school-based project
    Paul Stallard (Jan 2006 )
  • Addressing emotional disorders in children: a school-based project
    Professor Paul Stallard (Jan 2006 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to OCD
    Dr John Hague (Jan 2006 )
  • What should GPs do to improve epilepsy care?
    Dr Phillip Bland (Oct 2005 )
  • NICE guideline will help GPs to identify patients with PTSD
    Dr Peter Saul (Sep 2005 )
  • SIGN clarifies the use of mood stabilisers in bipolar disorder
    Professor Klaus Ebmeier (Aug 2005 )
  • Have QOF indicators improved epilepsy management?
    Dr Andrew Orr (Aug 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 23. Bipolar affective disorder
    (Jul 2005 )
  • SIGN guideline will improve care in childhood epilepsy
    Dr Martin Kirkpatrick (Jun 2005 )
  • Have the new contract?s incentives improved care?
    Dr Matthew Lockyer (Jun 2005 )
  • Shared care pathway is key to achieving mental health targets
    Dr Jill Murie (Jun 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 22. Management of epilepsies in children and young people
    (Jun 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers
    (Apr 2005 )
  • National enhanced service will benefit patients with MS
    Dr Neale Pimenta (Mar 2005 )
  • Provision of CBT should become a priority
    (Mar 2005 )
  • NICE anxiety guideline highlights importance of psychological therapy
    Dr Alan Cohen (Feb 2005 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to managing depression
    Stephen Pilling and Dr Paul Harvey (Feb 2005 )
  • Contract will support GPs in providing care for drug users
    Dr Susannah Harris (Jan 2005 )
  • SIGN stroke guideline addresses needs of patients with dysphagia
    (Jan 2005 )
  • NICE epilepsy guideline recommends regular structured reviews
    Dr Henry Smithson (Dec 2004 )
  • Guidelines in Practice Award winner sets gold standard for epilepsy care
    (Oct 2004 )
  • Creating an enhanced service will improve care in depression
    Dr Jill Murie (Oct 2004 )
  • Forth Valley guideline transforms standards of epilepsy care
    (Oct 2004 )
  • Guideline points the way to better care for those who self-harm
    Dr Jez Thompson (Sep 2004 )
  • Primary care mental health service ensures fast access for patients
    Dr Liz Howells (Jun 2004 )
  • Can GPs provide cognitive behavioural therapy?
    Dr Phillip Bland (May 2004 )
  • Contract will address needs of patients with severe mental illness
    Dr Jill Murie (Mar 2004 )
  • Which date should we use to record the last seizure?
    Dr Andrew Orr (Mar 2004 )
  • Quality indicators are basis for improving epilepsy management
    Dr Andrew Orr (Jan 2004 )
  • NICE guideline will help to rationalise MS care
    Dr Peter Saul (Dec 2003 )
  • Primary care guideline will aid management of harmful drinking
    Dr Alan Clubb (Nov 2003 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients: 13. Management of harmful drinking
    (Nov 2003 )
  • SIGN guideline will help GPs tackle problem drinking
    Dr Jez Thompson (Oct 2003 )
  • Practice's structured approach improves management of epilepsy
    Dr Andrew Orr and Aileen Mackenzie (Sep 2003 )
  • Guideline will promote optimal management for epilepsy patients
    Dr Janet Fitton (Jul 2003 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients 11. Epilepsy in adults
    (Jul 2003 )
  • Is 'test and treat' the best strategy in dyspepsia?
    Dr Mark Cottrill (Apr 2003 )
  • SIGN patient information: 7. Attention deficit and hyperkinetic disorders in children and young people
    (Mar 2003 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Jun 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (May 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Apr 2002 )
  • Developing a strategy to implement the NSF for Mental Health
    Dr Jim Broadbank (Apr 2002 )
  • Lithium monitoring audit highlights need for regular review
    Dr Jill Murie (Mar 2002 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care: chronic tiredness
    (Mar 2002 )
  • NICE referral advice: 2. Acute low back pain
    (Feb 2002 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Feb 2002 )
  • GPs devise guidelines for managing at-risk and problem drinkers
    Dr Jez Thompson (Jan 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Jan 2002 )
  • SIGN guidelines aims to promote early recognition of ADHD
    Dr Chris Steer (Oct 2001 )
  • Problem drug use service focuses on health promotion
    Dr Jez Thompson (Jul 2001 )
  • SIGN guideline paves the way for better control of cancer pain
    Dr David Millar (May 2001 )
  • The National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health
    Stephen Pilling and Dr Tim Kendall (May 2001 )
  • Guideline helps GPs choose appropriate psychological therapy
    Professor Glenys Parry and Dr John Cape (May 2001 )
  • Practice-based guidelines enable GPs to manage heroin users effectively
    Dr Dougal Darvill (Apr 2001 )
  • SIGN head injury guidance is a valuable tool for GPs
    Dr Chris Barclay (Feb 2001 )
  • New guidance on Alzheimer's drugs poses challenge for GPs
    Dr Richard Harvey (Feb 2001 )
  • BAP revises guidelines for antidepressant use
    Dr Ian Anderson (Aug 2000 )
  • New back pain guidelines advise early return to work
    Dr Charles Sears (May 2000 )
  • Guidelines standardise physiotherapy for stress incontinence
    Jill Gregson (Dec 1999 )
  • Time to take a fresh look at learning disability
    Dr Charles Sears (Nov 1999 )
  • RCN takes child-centred approach to assessment of pain in children
    Noelle Llewellyn (Oct 1999 )
  • Back pain guidelines highlight psychocosial factors
    Dr Charles Sears (Oct 1999 )
  • GP audit highlights the need to improve lithium monitoring
    Dr Nigel Watson (Aug 1999 )
  • Opinion on GP treatment of drug misusers divided
    (Aug 1999 )
  • Updated guidance on drug misusers focuses on primary care
    Professor John Strang (Jul 1999 )
  • Do GPs want to manage drug misusers?
    Dr Rob Wicks (Jul 1999 )
  • Practice audit identifies shortfalls in epilepsy management
    Dr Nigel Watson (Jun 1999 )
  • The SIGN route to better dementia care
    Dr Iain McIntosh (Mar 1999 )
  • New guidelines provide good framework for treating depression
    Dr Rob Wicks (Mar 1999 )
  • Improving care for adults with poorly controlled epilepsy
    Dr Dominic Heaney (Dec 1998 )
  • Putting back pain guidelines into practice
    Dr Charles Sears (Oct 1998 )
Guidelines summaries
Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Anxiety: management of anxiety (panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and generalised anxiety disorder) in adults in primary, secondary and community care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, young people and adults National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Autism-the management and support of children and young people on the autism spectrum National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Autism: recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Bipolar disorder National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Common mental health disorders: identification and pathways to care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Core interventions in the treatment and management of schizophrenia in primary and secondary care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Dementia: supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Depression in children and young people National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Depression: treatment and management of depression in adults, including adults with a chronic physical health problem National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Drug misuse: psychosocial interventions and opioid detoxification National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) in adults: management in primary, secondary and community care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Neuropathic pain: the pharmacological management of neuropathic pain in adults in non-specialist settings National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Obsessive-compulsive disorder National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Opioids in palliative care: safe and effective prescribing of strong opioids for pain in palliative care of adults National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Parkinson's disease: diagnosis and management in primary and secondary care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Psychosis and schizophrenia: recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Psychosis with coexisting substance misuse: assessment and managementin adults and young people National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Self-harm: longer-term management National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Self-harm: the short-term physical and psychological management and secondary prevention of self-harm National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
The epilepsies: the diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults and children in primary and secondary care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Evidence-based guidelines for treating bipolar disorder British Association for Psychopharmacology
Evidence-based guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants British Association for Psychopharmacology
Guidance on the management of pain in older people British Pain Society and British Geriatrics Society
The acute treatment of migraine Migraine in Primary Care Advisors
The GP's guide to Parkinson's Parkinson's UK guideline
Management of restless legs syndrome in primary care RLS-UK/Ekbom Syndrome Association
The assessment of pain in older people Royal College of Physicians, British Geriatrics Society and British Pain Society
Post-polio syndrome The British Polio Fellowship
Parkinson's aware in primary care The Primary Care Task Force for the Parkinson's Disease Society
Symptomatic management of multiple sclerosis in primary care Working Party—Rashid, Cox, Jackson, McFadden, Merriman & Vernon
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PRODIGY
Demonstrating impact
  • New quality standards on the epilepsies will promote better care
    Professor Helen Cross and Drs Colin Dunkley (Jun 2013 )
  • Patients who self-harm should be encouraged to ask for help
    Dr Clare Taylor, Professor Navneet Kapur, and Professor Tim Kendall (May 2012 )
  • NICE updates its recommendations on treatment of epilepsy
    Dr Greg Rogers (Apr 2012 )
  • A clear pathway will aid diagnosis of autism in children
    Professor Gillian Baird (Feb 2012 )
  • People with psychosis should be asked about substance use
    Professor Peter Tyrer (Oct 2011 )
  • NICE brings together guidance on identifying mental health disorders
    Professor Tony Kendrick (Sep 2011 )
  • GPs have a role throughout the GAD stepped-care model
    Professor John Cape and Dr Marta Buszewicz (Apr 2011 )
  • Prompt referral is required for suspected new epileptic seizures
    Dr Simon de Groot (Jun 2010 )
  • Suspected Parkinson's disease should be referred untreated
    Dr Katherine Grosset, Dr Graeme Macphee, and Dr Donald Grosset (Apr 2010 )
  • Prophylaxis has an important role in migraine management
    Dr Paul Ballinger (Feb 2010 )
  • SIGN guideline on ADHD/HKD updates treatment options
    Dr Fiona Forbes (Feb 2010 )
  • Depression and chronic physical health problems: advice updated by NICE
    Professor Christopher Dowrick (Jan 2010 )
Test and reflect
  • NICE has modified its stepped-care model for treating depression
    Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham discusses NICE Clinical Guideline 90 on depression in adults and emphasises the importance of the GP?s role in its implementation (Dec 2009 )
  • An emergency response is critical for stroke symptoms
    Dr Helen Hosker (Apr 2009 )
  • SIGN guideline on headache provides user-friendly advice
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Jan 2009 )
  • NICE guideline on ADHD emphasises importance of patient-centred care
    Dr Niki Salt (Jan 2009 )
  • Most headache types are suited to primary care management
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Nov 2008 )

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