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This guideline covers the clinical care of adults (18 years and over) who are dying during the last 2 to 3 days of life. It aims to improve end of life care for people in their last days of life by communicating respectfully and involving them, and the people important to them, in decisions and by maintaining their comfort and dignity. The guideline covers how to manage common symptoms without causing unacceptable side effects and maintain hydration in the last days of life.
This quality standard covers the clinical care of adults (aged 18 and over) who are dying, during the last 2 to 3 days of life. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers good practice for managing medicines in care homes. It aims to promote the safe and effective use of medicines in care homes by advising on processes for prescribing, handling and administering medicines. It also recommends how care and services relating to medicines should be provided to people living in care homes.
This guideline covers assessing and managing motor neurone disease (MND). It aims to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.
This guideline covers systems and processes for using and managing controlled drugs safely in all NHS settings except care homes. It aims to improve working practices to comply with legislation and have robust governance arrangements. It also aims to reduce the safety risks associated with controlled drugs.
Evidence-based recommendations on garadacimab (Andembry) for preventing recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema in people 12 years and over.
Social anxiety disorder: recognition, assessment and treatment (CG159)
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating social anxiety disorder (also known as ‘social phobia’) in children and young people (from school age to 17 years) and adults (aged 18 years and older). It aims to improve symptoms, educational, occupational and social functioning, and quality of life in people with social anxiety disorder.
Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee C
Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee C
ID NG31/4 Question Anticipatory prescribing:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of anticipatory prescribing for...
This guideline covers the planning and management of end of life and palliative care for infants, children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) with life-limiting conditions. It aims to involve children, young people and their families in decisions about their care, and improve the support that is available to them throughout their lives.
This quality standard covers assessing and managing motor neurone disease, including care, support and planning after diagnosis. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS126
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- Quality statement 1: Information and support at diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Respiratory assessment and non-invasive ventilation
- Quality statement 3: Provision of equipment and adaptions based on multidisciplinary team assessment
- Quality statement 4: Continuity of care
- Quality statement 5: Planning for end of life care
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Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NG97)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). It aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff and helping carers to support people living with dementia.
Prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in adults: netupitant/palonosetron (ESNM69)
Summary of the evidence on netupitant/palonosetron to prevent chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Cerliponase alfa for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (HST34)
Evidence-based recommendations on cerliponase alfa (Brineura) for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 in children.