3 Further information

3.1

The National Prospective Tonsillectomy Audit was published in May 2005, and contains recommendations for tonsillectomy.

Sources of evidence

The evidence considered by the committee is in the systematic review.

Information for patients

NICE has produced information on this procedure for patients and carers. It explains the nature of the procedure and the guidance issued by NICE, and has been written with patient consent in mind.