Clinical knowledge summaries (CKS) are evidence-based summaries designed to support healthcare professionals in primary care in the UK.

With over 370 topics to choose from, they are concise and accessible summaries of current evidence that can provide quick answers to clinical questions.

Who they are for

CKS topics have been designed to support healthcare professionals in primary care including:

  • GPs
  • GP registrars
  • nurses
  • pharmacists
  • healthcare librarians
  • medical, nursing and pharmacy students.

Availability 

These summaries are available in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Territories Overseas (BTOs).

Help develop CKS

CKS topics rely on feedback from healthcare professionals, patient groups, patients and carers to ensure they are accurate and relevant. If there's something that you'd like included in future clinical knowledge summaries, please get in touch.

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