3 Further information

3 Further information

3.1 This guidance requires that clinicians undertaking the procedure as part of an active surveillance regime or as a mapping technique to guide focal prostate cancer therapy make special arrangements for audit. NICE has identified relevant audit criteria and has developed an audit tool (which is for use at local discretion).

3.2 For related NICE guidance see our website.

Information for patients

NICE has produced information on this procedure for patients and carers ('Understanding NICE guidance'). It explains the nature of the procedure and the guidance issued by NICE, and has been written with patient consent in mind. A large print version is also available.

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)