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viable intrauterine pregnancy: How does the timing and frequency of ultrasound examination affect diagnosis and outcomes of early...
Abortion care. Patient decision aid on choosing between medical or surgical abortion before 14 weeks
involves taking 2 different medicines to end the pregnancy, usually 1 or 2 days apart. The pregnancy is passed through the...
Guideline Updates planned and in progress Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception to the postnatal period Update in
This indicator covers the percentage of women with epilepsy who are aged 18 or over, but under 45, who are taking antiseizure medications and have a record of being given information and advice in the previous 12 months about pregnancy or conception, or contraception tailored to their pregnancy and contraceptive intentions. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM71
risks, and provide inclusive, evidence-based care for all pregnancies. Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception...
Early years: promoting health and wellbeing in under 5s (QS128)
This quality standard covers services to support the health, and social and emotional wellbeing of children under 5, including vulnerable children who may need extra support. It includes health visitor services, childcare and early years education, and early intervention services in children’s social care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
ID NG126/01 Question Early pregnancy assessment units: A national evaluation of early pregnancy assessment unit service...
Recommendation ID NG207/01 Question Prevention of prolonged pregnancy: At what gestational age should induction of labour be offered in...
between expectant, medical or surgical management of ectopic pregnancy: In women with ectopic pregnancy, does the type of...
How to use NICE guidance to reduce health inequalities during and after pregnancy.
Evidence-based recommendations on natalizumab originator (Tysabri) and biosimilar (Tyruko) for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis after disease-modifying therapy in adults.
e-cigarettes and pregnancy: Are nicotine replacement therapy or nicotine-containing e-cigarettes effective to help women stop smoking in...
This indicator covers the percentage of women with diabetes aged 17 or over and who have not attained the age of 45 who have a record of being given information and advice about pregnancy or conception or contraception tailored to their pregnancy and contraceptive intentions recorded in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM70
This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications.
Vitamin D: supplement use in specific population groups (PH56)
This guideline covers vitamin D supplement use. It aims to prevent vitamin D deficiency among specific population groups including infants and children aged under 4, pregnant and breastfeeding women, particularly teenagers and young women, people over 65, people who have low or no exposure to the sun and people with dark skin.
Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.
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Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings (CG173)
This guideline covers managing neuropathic pain (nerve pain) with pharmacological treatments (drugs) in adults in non-specialist settings. It aims to improve quality of life for people with conditions such as neuralgia, shingles and diabetic neuropathy by reducing pain and promoting increased participation in all aspects of daily living. The guideline sets out how drug treatments for neuropathic pain differ from traditional pain management.
Developmental follow-up of children and young people born preterm (QS169)
This quality standard covers the developmental follow-up of babies, children and young people under 18 years who were born preterm (before 37+0 weeks of pregnancy). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes (TA943)
Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes.
Healthy start vitamins: special report on cost effectiveness (ECD5)
This document describes a special report on the cost effectiveness of moving the Healthy Start vitamin programme from the current targeted offering to a universal offering
involves taking 2 different medicines to end the pregnancy, usually 1 or 2 days apart. The pregnancy is passed through the...
How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period?
Question How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)
This indicator covers the percentage of adults receiving drug treatment for epilepsy who had a structured review in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM209
Contraception: advice for people with bipolar, schizophrenia or other psychoses (IND124)
This indicator covers the percentage of women with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or other psychoses under the age of 45 years who have been given information and advice in the previous 12 months about pregnancy, conception or contraception tailored to their pregnancy and contraceptive intentions. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM78
This quality standard covers the clinical assessment and management of depression in adults aged 18 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Assessment
- Quality statement 2: Discussing treatment options
- Quality statement 3: Preventing relapse
- Quality statement 4: Stopping antidepressants
- Quality statement 5: Access to services for adults from minority ethnic backgrounds
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- About this quality standard
This quality standard covers assessing and managing renal and ureteric stones in children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers assessing and managing chronic hepatitis B in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve care for people with hepatitis B by specifying which tests and treatments to use for people of different ages and with different disease severities.
This guideline covers diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer in people aged 16 and over. It aims to reduce variation in practice and increase the quality of care and survival for people with thyroid cancer.
This quality standard covers the care of pregnant women or pregnant people who are considering having or may need to have a caesarean birth, including those who have had a caesarean birth in the past. It includes decision making, reducing the risk of complications and care after a caesarean birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Vaginal birth after a caesarean birth
- Quality statement 2: Request for a caesarean birth: maternity team involvement
- Quality statement 3: Request for a caesarean birth: anxiety
- Quality statement 4: Consultant obstetrician involvement in decision making for planned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 5: Timing of planned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 6: Consultant obstetrician involvement in decision making for unplanned caesarean birth
- Quality statement 7: The use of fetal blood sampling
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) in children, young people and adults. The recommendations apply to bipolar I, bipolar II, mixed affective and rapid cycling disorders. It aims to improve access to treatment and quality of life in people with bipolar disorder.
What are the implications of FH for the safety of a mother during pregnancy and what are the risks of fetal malformations attributable...
Hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility (HTG363)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility. This involves inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the cervix after cervical dilation, and excising the septum. The aim is to reduce morbidity and shorten the recovery period.
PLGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia (HTG630)
Evidence-based recommendations on placental growth factor (PLGF)-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. The tests are: DELFIA Xpress PLGF 1-2-3, DELFIA Xpress sFlt-1/PLGF 1-2-3 ratio, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PLGF ratio, Triage PLGF Test.
Magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids (HTG277)
Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids. This involves using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate the fibroids and direct high-intensity ultrasound energy to destroy fibroid tissue.
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Recommendation ID NG207/02 Question Prevention of prolonged pregnancy: Based on individual patient data meta-analysis, what is the...
This quality standard covers managing faecal (bowel) incontinence in adults (aged 18 and over) in the community (at home and in care homes) and in all hospital departments. It includes assessment of bowel control problems, advice and support, and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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disorder) in pregnancy? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Anxiety disorders are often not identified or treated in...
Bronchiectasis (non-cystic fibrosis), acute exacerbation: antimicrobial prescribing (NG117)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing and preventing acute exacerbations of bronchiectasis (non-cystic fibrosis). It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes (HTG476)
Evidence-based recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre).
during pregnancy for women in higher-risk groups: How effective is pelvic floor muscle training in preventing pelvic floor dysfunction...
This guideline covers improving oral health by developing and implementing a strategy that meets the needs of people in the local community. It aims to promote and protect people’s oral health by improving their diet and oral hygiene, and by encouraging them to visit the dentist regularly.
Fetoscopic prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (HTG536)
Evidence-based recommendations on fetoscopic prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves keyhole surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cerclage for cervical incompetence to prevent late miscarriage or preterm birth. This involves placing a stitch around the upper part of the cervix to keep it closed.
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Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided high-intensity transcutaneous focused ultrasound for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves focusing high-intensity ultrasound energy at the fibroids through the skin of the abdomen.
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Evidence-based recommendations on intrauterine laser ablation of placental vessels for treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. This involves using a laser to seal off some of the blood vessels in the placenta so both babies receive a more equal amount of blood.
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This quality standard covers support and treatment to stop smoking and stop using smokeless tobacco, and harm-reduction approaches for people who are not ready to stop in one go. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Identifying people who use tobacco
- Quality statement 2: Advice
- Quality statement 3: Tobacco cessation support and treatment
- Quality statement 4: Harm-reduction approach
- Quality statement 5: Treatment to stop smoking in hospital
- Update information
- About this quality standard
structured clinical management for moderate to severe personality disorders in pregnancy and the postnatal period effective at improving...
effectiveness of corticosteroids for women with severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) For a...
High-throughput non-invasive prenatal testing for fetal RHD genotype (HTG420)
Evidence-based recommendations on high-throughput non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for fetal RHD genotype.
in helping women with diabetes to achieve blood glucose targets before pregnancy? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Babies born to...