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This quality standard covers the prevention, diagnosis and management of delirium in adults (aged 18 and over) in hospital or long-term care settings (such as residential care or nursing homes). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Assessing recent changes that may indicate delirium
- Quality statement 2: Interventions to prevent delirium
- Quality statement 3: Use of antipsychotic medication for people who are distressed
- Quality statement 4: Information and support
- Quality statement 5: Communication of diagnosis to GPs
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sling. Mesh-related complications after retropubic mesh sling, including pain and vaginal problems. There is more information about...
in neuropathic pain? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is important:- Pharmacological agents for neuropathic...
Evidence-based recommendations on AposHealth for knee osteoarthritis.
Abortion care. Patient decision aid on choosing between medical or surgical abortion before 14 weeks
women say the pain is worse than a heavy period. The amount of pain will differ from woman to woman, but generally women...
Upadacitinib for treating active ankylosing spondylitis (TA829)
Evidence-based recommendations on upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis that is not controlled well enough with conventional therapy in adults.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing varicose veins in the legs of adults (aged 18 and over). It includes referral for specialist assessment and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing gallstones in adults. It also includes managing complications of gallstones, such as an inflamed or infected gallbladder (cholecystitis), blocked and infected bile ducts (cholangitis), and an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Acute cholecystitis
- Quality statement 2: Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 72 hours
- Quality statement 3: Emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 24 hours
- Quality statement 4: Advice to prevent symptoms
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Chronic anal fissure: 0.2% topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment (ESUOM7)
Summary of the evidence on 0.2% topical glyceryl trinitrate ointment for chronic anal fissure to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on metreleptin (Myalepta) for treating lipodystrophy in children and adults.
This guideline covers assessing and managing faecal incontinence (any involuntary loss of faeces that is a social or hygienic problem) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to ensure that staff are aware that faecal incontinence is a sign or a symptom, not a diagnosis. It aims to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people with faecal incontinence.
This guideline covers assigning recall intervals between oral health reviews that are appropriate to the needs of individual patients. The guideline takes account of the effect of dental checks on: people’s wellbeing, general health and preventive habits; caries incidence and avoiding restorations; periodontal health and avoiding tooth loss; and avoiding pain and anxiety. It aims to improve or maintain patients’ quality of life and reduce morbidity associated with oral and dental disease.
painful? It will probably be painful when you pass the pregnancy. The amount of pain will differ from woman to woman and will depend on...
percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) for refractory neuropathic pain, particularly to provide more information about...
Subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm: diagnosis and management (NG228)
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating an aneurysmal (caused by a ruptured aneurysm) subarachnoid haemorrhage and its complications. It provides recommendations to improve diagnosis and ensure that the most effective treatments are offered. It includes guidance on follow-up care and information for people (aged 16 and over) who have had an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, their families and carers.