Independent Professional Body Guidelines

Independent Professional Body Guidelines

GASTROENTEROLOGY/DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

1. Dyspepsia management guidelines(British Society of Gastroenterology)

2. Decision points for the management of Helicobacter pylori in primary care(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

3. Guidelines for the management of patients with coeliac disease(British Society of Gastroenterology)

4. PCSG Guidelines on the follow-up care of adult coeliac disease(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

5. Guidelines for osteoporosis in coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (British Society of Gastroenterology)

6. Decision points in the management of adult coeliac disease in primary care(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

7. The early detection of colorectal cancer in primary care(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

8. UK guidelines on the management of variceal haemorrhage in cirrhotic patients(British Society of Gastroenterology)

9. Guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anaemia (British Society of Gastroenterology)

10. Indications for referral and assessment in adult liver transplantation: a clinical guideline (British Society of Gastroenterology)

11. Guidelines on the use of liver biopsy in clinical practice (British Society of Gastroenterology)

12. Guidelines for informed consent for endoscopic procedures (British Society of Gastroenterology)

13. United Kingdom guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis (British Society of Gastroenterology)

14. A Structured Approach to Colorectal Biopsy Assessment (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1997)

15. Guidelines for the initial biopsy diagnosis of suspected chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1997)

16. Cleaning and disinfection of equipment for gastrointestinal endoscopy (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1997)

17. Antibiotic prophylaxis in gastrointestinal endoscopy (British Society of Gastroenterology - 2001)

18. Inflammatory bowel disease (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1996)

19. Tests for Malabsorption (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1996)

20. Dyspepsia Management Guidelines (British Society of Gastroenterology - 2002)

21. Oesophageal Manometry and pH Monitoring (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1996)

22. Guidelines for Artificial Nutrition Support (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1996)

23. Gastro-Intestinal Endoscopy in General Practice (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1995)

24. The Nurse Endoscopist (British Society of Gastroenterology - 1995)

25. The Management of H. pylori infection - Guidance for the Primary Care Physician in Europe (European Society for Primary Care Gastroenterology)

26. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (European Society for Primary Care Gastroenterology)

27. Clinical guidelines on the management of hepatitis C (British Society of Gastroenterology - 2001)

28. Guidelines for the management of the irritable bowel syndrome(British Society of Gastroenterology - 2000)

29. Provision of Endoscopy Related Services in District General Hospitals(British Society of Gastroenterology - 2001)

30. Endoscopy in Primary Care - A report by the endoscopy subcommittee of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

31. Irritable bowel syndrome: Guidelines for general practice(Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

32. Guidelines for the management of oesophageal and gastric cancer(British Society of Gastroenterology - 2002)

33. Guidelines on the management of osteoporosis associated with chronic liver disease(British Society of Gastroenterology - 2002)

CARDIOVASCULAR

1. Guideline for angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in primary care management of adults with symptomatic heart failure (North of England Evidence Based Guideline Development Project)

2. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure (European Society of Cardiology)

3. Aspirin for the secondary prophylaxis of vascular disease in primary care (North of England Evidence Based Guideline Development Project)

4. Management of acute myocardial infarction (British Cardiac Society and Royal College of Physicians)

5. Brief guidelines for general practitioners giving thrombolytic therapy (Scottish Heart and Arterial Risk Prevention Group)

6. Guidelines for the management of hypertension (British Hypertension Society)

7. The primary care management of stable angina in primary care (North of England Evidence Based Guideline Development Project)

8. Joint British recommendations on prevention of coronary heart disease in clinical practice (BCS, BHA, BHS, Diabetes UK)

9. Screening and management of hypercholesterolaemia in childhood (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

10. Management of hyperlipidaemia (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

11. Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

12. Guidelines on acute myocardial infarction in the community - thrombolytic therapy (Scottish Heart and Arterial Disease Risk Prevention)

13. Implementation of guidelines for primary prevention of coronary heart disease (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

14. Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A joint statement from the British Medical Association, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Royal College of Nursing (March 2001) (British Medical Association, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Royal College of Nursing)

15. ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (European Society of Cardiology)

16. Diagnosis and management of Aortic Dissection (European Society of Cardiology)

17. Guidelines on the management (diagnosis and treatment) of Syncope (European Society of Cardiology)

18. Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death of the European Society of Cardiology (European Society of Cardiology)

19. Management of acute coronary syndromes: Acute coronary syndromes without persistent ST segment elevation (European Society of Cardiology)

20. Guidelines on diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism (European Society of Cardiology)

21. Pre-hospital management of acute heart attacks (European Society of Cardiology)

22. Prevention of coronary heart disease in clinical practice (European Society of Cardiology)

23. The legal implications of clinical guidelines - a Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology (European Society of Cardiology)

24. Driving and Heart Disease (European Society of Cardiology)

RESPIRATORY

1. The primary care management of asthma in adults (North of England Evidence Based Guidelines Development Project - 1996)

2. Domiciliary oxygen services: clinical guidelines and advice for prescribers (Royal College of Physicians)

3. Management of chronic and acute asthma in adults and school children (British Thoracic Society and National Asthma Campaign)

4. Management of chronic and acute asthma in children under 5 years of age (British Thoracic Society and National Asthma Campaign)

5. Guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (British Thoracic Society)

6. Control and prevention of tuberculosis in the United Kingdom: Code of Practice 2000. Joint Tuberculosis Committee of the British Thoracic Society (British Thoracic Society)

7. Suspected acute Pulmonary Embolism - a Practical Approach. The British Thoracic Society Standards of Care Committee (British Thoracic Society)

8. The British guidelines on asthma management: 1995 review and position statement (British Thoracic Society)

9. Current best practice for nebuliser treatment. The Nebuliser Project Group of the British Thoracic Society Standards of Care Committee (British Thoracic Society)

10. BTS Recommendation to Respiratory Physicians for Organising the Care of Patients with Lung Cancer (British Thoracic Society)

11. Chemotherapy and management of tuberculosis in the United Kingdom: recommendations 1998 (British Thoracic Society)

12. The Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment of Diffuse Paranchymal Lung Disease in Adults (British Thoracic Society)

13. Management of opportunist and mycobacterial infections (British Thoracic Society)

14. Guidelines on the selection of patients with lung cancer for surgery (British Thoracic Society)

15. Guidelines on Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy (British Thoracic Society)

16. Statement on malignant mesothelioma in the United Kingdom (British Thoracic Society)

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

1. Stress in Accident and Emergency Medicine (British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine)

2. Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Incidents (British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine)

3. Screening of Blunt Cardiac Injury (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

4. Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

5. Identifying Cervical Spine Injuries Following Trauma - Year 2000 Update (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

6. Penetrating Intraperitoneal Colon Injuries (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

7. Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

8. Non-Operative Management of Blunt Injury to the Liver and Spleen - Updated in 2000 (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

9. Prophylactic Antibiotics in Tube Thoracostomy for Traumatic Hemopneumothorax - Updated in 2000 (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

10. Diagnosis and Management of Blunt Aortic Injury - Updated in 2000 (With Tables) (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

11. Prophylactic Antibiotics in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma - Updated in 2000 (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

12. Prophylactic Antibiotics in Open Fractures - Updated in 2000 (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

13. Optimal Timing of Long Bone Fracture Stabilization in Polytrauma Patients (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

14. Management of Penetrating Trauma to the Lower Extremity (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

15. Management of Pelvic Hemorrhage in Pelvic Fracture (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

16. Evaluation of Blunt Abdominal Trauma (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

17. Geriatric Trauma (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - Trauma Practice Guidelines)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

1. Alcohol risk assessment and intervention in primary care (Plinius Maior Society)

2. Evidence-based guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants (British Association for Psychopharmacology)

3. National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke (The Intercollegiate Working Party for Stroke)

4. Guidelines for all doctors in the diagnosis and management of migraine and tension-type headache (British Association for the Study of Headache)

5. Guidelines for the care of schizophrenia in general practice (Primary Care Schizophrenia Consensus Group)

6. Parkinson's aware in primary care (Parkinson's Disease Society)

7. Specification for epilepsy services ( Epilepsy Task Force )

8. Principles of epilepsy management ( Epilepsy Action (Formerly British Epilepsy Association) )

9. Guidelines for the diagnosis and Management of delirium in the Elderly (British Geriatrics Society)

10. Early detection of Dementia - Mild Cognitive Impairment (an evidence-based review) (American Academy of Neurology)

11. Diagnosis of Dementia (an evidence-based review) (American Academy of Neurology)

12. Management of Dementia (an evidence-based review) (American Academy of Neurology)

13. AAN Headache Guidelines (American Academy of Neurology)

14. Practice Advisory on the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with Riluzole (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1997)

15. Practice Advisory on the Use of Felbamate in the Treatment of Patients with Intractable Epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology) (May 1999)

16. Practice Advisory on Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1996)

17. Practice Advisory on Selection of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis for Treatment with Betaseron (American Academy of Neurology) (August 1994)

18. Evaluation and Management of Intracranial Mass Lesions in AIDS (American Academy of Neurology) (January 1998)

19. Risk of Driving and Alzheimer's Disease (American Academy of Neurology) (June 2000)

20. The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (American Academy of Neurology) (April 1999)

21. Anticonvulsant Prophylaxis in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors (American Academy of Neurology) (May 2000)

22. Guideline for Discontinuing Antiepileptic Drugs in Seizure-Free Patients (American Academy of Neurology) (August 1996)

23. Screening and Diagnosis of Autism (American Academy of Neurology) (August 2000)

24. Steroids, Acyclovir, and Surgery for Bell's Palsy (American Academy of Neurology) (April 2001)

25. Determining Brain Death in Adults (American Academy of Neurology) (May 1995)

26. Electrodiagnostic Studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1993)

27. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1993)

28. The Management of Concussion in Sports (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1997)

29. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Dementia (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1994)

30. Electrodiagnostic Studies in Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1999)

31. Electroencephalogram in the Evaluation of Headache (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1995)

32. Appropriate Use of Ergotamine and Dihydroergotamine (DHE) in the Treatment of Migraine and Status Migrainosus (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1995)

33. The Usefulness of Evoked Potentials in Identifying Clinically Silent Lesions in Patients with Suspected MS (American Academy of Neurology) (May 2000)

34. Evaluating a First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children (American Academy of Neurology) (September 2000)

35. Genetic Testing Alert (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1996)

36. Evidence-based guidelines for migraine Headache (American Academy of Neurology) (September 2000)

37. Utility of Neuroimaging in Evaluation of Headache in Patients with Normal Neurological Examinations (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1994)

38. Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Low Back Syndrome (American Academy of Neurology) (April 1994)

39. Lumbar Puncture (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1992)

40. Diagnosis of Patients with Nervous System Lyme Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1996)

41. Neuroimaging in the Emergency Patient Presenting with Seizure (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1996)

42. The Role of Corticosteroids in the Management of Acute Monosymptomatiac Optic Neuritis (American Academy of Neurology) (June 2000)

43. Initial Therapy of Parkinson's Disease (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1996)

44. Assessment and Management of Patients in the Persistent Vegetative State (American Academy of Neurology) (May 1995)

45. Stroke Prevention in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1998)

46. Thymectomy for Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis (American Academy of Neurology) (July 2000)

47. Management Issues for Women With Epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology) (October 1998)

48. Training Guidelines for use of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Neurologic Disorders (American Academy of Neurology) (December 1994)

49. Botulinum Toxin-A in Treating Neurologic Disorders (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1990)

50. Carotid Endarterectomy (American Academy of Neurology) (April 1990)

51. Clinical Autonomic Testing (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1996)

52. Dermatomal Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (American Academy of Neurology) (October 1997)

53. Vestibular Testing Techniques in Adults and Children (American Academy of Neurology) (November 2000)

54. Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache (American Academy of Neurology) (October 2000)

55. Clinical Utility of Surface EMG (American Academy of Neurology) (July 2000)

56. Evaluation of Surgery for Parkinson's Disease (American Academy of Neurology) (December 1999)

57. The Relationship of MS to Physical Trauma and Psychological Stress (American Academy of Neurology) (June 1999)

58. Neurologic Risk of Immunization (American Academy of Neurology) (May 1999)

59. Review of the Literature on Spinal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Back Pain and Radicular Disorders (American Academy of Neurology) (August 1998)

60. Digital EEG, Quantitative EEG and EEG Brain Mapping (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1997)

61. Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology) (July 1997)

62. Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: Reassessment (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1999)

63. Assessment of Plasmapheresis (American Academy of Neurology) (September 1996)

64. Considerations for Neurologists in Neuropsychological Testing of Adults (American Academy of Neurology) (August 1996)

65. Electronystagmography (American Academy of Neurology) (June 1996)

66. Silicon Breast Implants and Neurologic Disorders (American Academy of Neurology) (June 1996)

67. SPECT (American Academy of Neurology) (January 1996)

68. Neurological Evaluation of Male Sexual Dysfunction (American Academy of Neurology) (December 1995)

69. Melodic Intonation Therapy (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1994)

70. Posturography (American Academy of Neurology) (June 1993)

71. DTP Vaccination (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1992 )

72. Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders (American Academy of Neurology) (February 1992)

73. Magnetoencephalography (American Academy of Neurology) (January 1992)

74. Positron Emission Tomography (American Academy of Neurology) (February 1991)

75. Intraoperative Neurophysiology (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1990)

76. Generic Substitution for Antiepileptic Medication (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1990)

77. Transcranial Doppler (American Academy of Neurology) (April 1990)

78. Thermography (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1990)

79. EEG/Video Monitoring for Epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology) (August 1989)

80. American Academy of Neurology Guidelines for Credentialing in Neuroimaging (American Academy of Neurology) (1997)

81. American Academy of Neurology Neuroimaging Training Guidelines (American Academy of Neurology) (1997)

82. Certain Aspects of Care and Management of Profoundly and Irreversibly Paralyzed Patients with Retained Consciousness and Cognition (American Academy of Neurology) (November 1993)

83. Ethical Issues in the Management of Demented Patient (American Academy of Neurology) (April 1996)

84. Ethical Issues in Clinical Research in Neurology: Advancing Knowledge and Protecting Human Research Subjects (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1998)

85. Nomenclature and Research Case Definitions for Neurologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection (American Academy of Neurology) (June 1991)

86. Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Type (HIV-1) in Neurologic Practice (American Academy of Neurology) (Jan 1989)

87. Palliative Care in Neurology (American Academy of Neurology) (March 1996)

88. Position of the American Academy of Neurology on Certain Aspects of the Care and Management of the Persistent Vegetative State Patient (American Academy of Neurology) (January 1989)

89. Position Statement on Physician Workforce in Neurology (American Academy of Neurology) (unpublished)

90. Basics of best practice in the management of multiple sclerosis (Multiple Sclerosis Society)

91. General referral criteria for mental disorders (World Health Organization)

92. Diagnosis and management of alcohol misuse in primary care (World Health Organization)

93. Diagnosis and management of dementia in primary care (World Health Organization)

94. Diagnosis and management of sleep problems in primary care (World Health Organization)

95. Migraine management guidelines (Migraine in Primary Care Association 2002)

96. A new approach to disease management in multiple sclerosis (Multiple Sclerosis Society, Royal College of Nursing, Multiple Sclerosis Trust and Association of British Neurologists 2001)

GERIATRICS

1. BGS Compendium of Guidelines, Policy Statements and Statements of Good Practice (British Geriatrics Society)

INFECTION

1. Control of meningococcal disease (PHLS Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre)

2. Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (Meningitis Research Foundation)

3. Management guidelines for herpes simplex (Herpes Viruses Association)

4. Guidelines for the management of shingles ( British Infection Society )

5. Management of genital candidiasis (British Society for Medical Mycology)

6. Fungal nail disease: a guide to good practice (British Society for Medical Mycology)

7. Clinical guidelines for genital chlamydia infection (Royal College of Physicians)

8. Guidelines for primary care physicians for the diagnosis and management of anogenital warts (European Course on HPV Associated Pathology)

9. Guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults (British Thoracic Society)

10. National guideline on the management of trichomonas vaginalis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

11. Management of chlamydia trachomatis genital tract infection (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

12. Management of non-gonococcal urethritis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

13. Management of gonorrhoea in adults (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

14. Management of bacterial vaginosis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

15. Management of vulvovaginal candidiasis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

16. Management of genital herpes (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

17. Management of early syphilis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

18. Management of late syphilis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

19. Management donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

20. Management of lymphogranuloma venereum (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

21. Management of chancroid (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

22. Management of prostatitis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

23. Management of epididymoorchitis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

24. Management of pelvic infection and perihepatitis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

25. Management of viral hepatides A, B and C(Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

26. Management of sexually acquired reactive arthritis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

27. Management of anogenital warts (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

28. Management of scabies (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

29. Management of Phthirus pubis (pediculosis) (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

30. Management of molluscum contagiosum (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

31. Management of adult victims of sexual assault (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

32. Management of vulval conditions (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

33. Management of balanitis (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

34. Management of suspected STIs in children and young people (DRAFT) (Clinical Effectiveness Group (Association for Genitourinary Medicine and the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases))

ENDOCRINE

1. Child growth ( Child Growth Foundation )

2. Diabetes: vascular disease and management of dyslipidaemia (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

3. Early identification of people with Type 2 diabetes (Diabetes UK)

4. Management of diabetes (SIGN Publication No. 55 - November 2001) (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network )

5. Aspirin treatment in diabetes ( Diabetes UK )

6. Preconception care for women with diabetes ( Diabetes UK )

7. Recommendations for the management of pregnant women with diabetes (including Gestational diabetes) ( Diabetes UK )

PSYCHIATRY

1. Guidelines for mental health and learning disabilities nursing (NMC)

OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND UROLOGY

1. The initial management of menorrhagia (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

2. The management of menorrhagia in secondary care(1998) (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

3. The initial investigation and management of the infertile couple (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

4. Male and female sterilisation (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

5. The care of women requesting induced abortion (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

6. Incontinence management ( Royal College of Physicians )

7. Treatment guidelines for premenstrual syndrome (National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome)

8. HRT in hyperlipidaemic post menopausal women (British Hyperlipidaemia Association)

9. UK management guidelines for erectile dysfunction (Erectile Dysfunction Alliance - approved by the Council of the British Association of Urological Surgeons and The Association of Genitourinary Medicine)

10. Midwives rules and code of practice (NMC)

11. Chickenpox in pregnancy (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

12. Menopause and osteoporosis therapy (National Osteoporosis Society)

13. The management of infertility in secondary care(2000) (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

14. The management of infertility in tertiary care(1999) (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

MALIGNANT DISEASE

1. The early detection of colorectal cancer in primary care (Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology)

2. Are Cancer Pain Guidelines Good Enough? (National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Services)

3. Principles of pain control in palliative care for adults (Royal College of Physicians)

4. Breast cancer in women (SIGN Publication No. 29 - October 1998) (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network )

5. Control of pain in patients with cancer (SIGN Publication No. 44 - June 2000) (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network)

NUTRITION

1. Clinical management of overweight and obese patients (Royal College of Physicians)

2. Eating Disorders - a guide to primary care (Eating Disorders Association)

3. Guidelines for detection and management of malnutrition in the community (Malnutrition Advisory Group: A Standing Committee of BAPEN)

4. Guidelines on the management of adult obesity and overweight in primary care (National Obesity Forum)

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND JOINTS

1. The prevention and management of corticosteroid induced osteoporosis (National Osteoporosis Society)

2. A framework for managing rheumatoid arthritis (Primary Care Rheumatology Society)

3. Rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for early referral (Primary Care Rheumatology Society)

4. Menopause and osteoporosis therapy (National Osteoporosis Society)

5. The management of osteoarthritis (Primary Care Rheumatology Society)

6. Knee osteoarthritis: management options (Primary Care Rheumatology Society)

7. Osteoporosis: minimum standard guidelines (Primary Care Rheumatology Society)

8. Osteoporosis - Clinical guidelines for prevention and treatment (Royal College of Physicians and Bone and Tooth Society of Great Britain)

9. Primary health care for people with arthritis (Arthritis Care)

10. Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip ( Arthritis Research Campaign )

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

1. Compression therapy for venous leg ulcers (Effective Health Care - August 1997 Volume 3 Number 4)

2. The prevention and treatment of pressure sores (Effective Health Care - October 1995 Volume 2 Number 1)

3. Treating head lice and scabies (Effectiveness Matters - June 1999 Volume 4 Issue 1)

4. Pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention (NICE) Inherited Clinical Guideline B - April 2001

SKIN

1. Management of atopic eczema (British Association of Dermatologists)

2. Strategy for lymphoedema care (British Lymphology Society)

3. The management of patients with venous leg ulcers (RCN Institute, Centre for Evidence Based Nursing, University of York and School of Nursing , Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Manchester)

4. The management of patients with venous leg ulcers: Appendix (RCN Institute, Centre for Evidence Based Nursing, University of York and School of Nursing , Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Manchester)

5. Guidelines for the management of chronic venous leg ulceration (British Association of Dermatologists & Royal College of Physicians)

6. Recommendations for the initial management of psoriasis (British Association of Dermatologists)

7. Guidelines for the management of atopic eczema (Primary Care Dermatology Society)

8. Guidelines for primary care physicians for the diagnosis and management of anogenital warts (European Course on HPV Associated Pathology)

9. Dermatology Practice Guidelines (Fort Carson MEDDAC & Evans U.S. Army Hospital)

10. Guidelines of the Society for Dermopharmacy (Society for Dermopharmacy)

IMMUNISATION AND VACCINATION

1. Immunisation for travellers overseas (Department of Health)

2. Travellers health (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad)

3. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom (Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention for UK Travellers)

GENERAL

1. At a glance - National medical guidelines of fitness to drive (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency)

2. The late effects of polio (British Polio Fellowship )

3. Changing gear - guidelines for managing the last days of life in adults (National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Services)

4. Baby check (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths)

5. The recognition and asessment of acute pain in children (Royal College of Nursing)

6. Guidelines for the administration of medicines (NMC)

7. Practitioner-client relationships and the prevention of abuse (NMC)

8. Principles of pain control in palliative care for adults (Royal College of Physicians)

9. Stopping smoking: evidence-based guidance (British Heart Foundation)

NURSING (General)

1. Code of Professional Conduct (NMC)

2. The Scope of Professional Practice (NMC)

3. Guidelines for Professional Practice (NMC)

4. Scope in Practice (NMC)

5. The PREP Handbook (NMC)

6. Guidelines for records and record keeping (NMC)