This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neu...
The Feldenkrais method is presumably preferred by social groups who generally strive to use non-drug and non-surgical interventions for preventing and treating diseases. Since chronic pain is more common in advanced age, older people are likely to be more interested in this method. This health technology...
Intra-articular injections are sometimes used to relieve pain for people with osteoarthritis. These include injections with corticosteroids, hyaluronan and stem cells. Corticosteroid injections are undertaken to deliver this high dose anti-inflammatory agent within the joint to reduce inflammation of the...
This guideline provides recommendations for clinicians providing pain care, including those prescribing opioids, for outpatients aged ≥18 years. It updates the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 (MMWR Recomm Rep 2016;65[No. RR-1]:1–49) and includes recommen...
Knowing when to refer a person with osteoarthritis for consideration for a joint replacement is a challenge for healthcare professionals working in primary care. There are few contraindications to surgery now that it can be performed without a general anaesthetic. Joint replacement can have significant b...
This guideline covers the circumstances for inducing labour, methods of induction, assessment,
monitoring, pain relief and managing complications. It aims to improve advice and care for pregnant
women who are thinking about or having induction of labour.
In this guideline we use the terms 'woman' and 'wo...
The working group finds that the training should be individualised and progressive based on the patient’s level and
progress. It is important for the benefit of any training intervention that there is a focus on achieving high training
compliance and establishing lasting training habits. The training c...
This guideline covers when to offer caesarean birth, discussion of caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a previous caesarean birth ...
This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults.
It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up,
and get timely information and support after diagnosis.
In December 2020, we highlighted the importance of...
This guideline covers assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults. It covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. It promotes effective treatment options to control joint pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis. In December 2020 we reviewed our guidance on opioids ...
