Using this guideline
People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information about shared decision making.
Healthcare professionals should follow our general guidelines for people delivering care:
Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how we use words to show the strength (or certainty) of our recommendations, and has information about prescribing medicines (including off-label use), professional guidelines, standards and laws (including on consent and mental capacity), and safeguarding.