Tag Archives: NICE

NICE corrects classification of CFS/ME

Posted on 10/19/2014 by wames

From Tymes Trust: Tyme Trust discovered over the parliamentary recess that NICE had listed the CFS/ME Guideline under mental health. We immediately alerted Patron the Countess of Mar, of whose Forward-ME  group we are a member. NICE’s listing could already have … Continue reading →

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NHS service provision for severe ME/CFS in England

Posted on 07/24/2014 by wames

Abstract Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), in its most severe clinical presentation, can result in patients becoming housebound and bedbound so unable to access most available specialist services. This presents particular clinical risks and treatment needs for which the … Continue reading →

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Prudent healthcare and ME

Posted on 02/18/2014 by wames

On 16th January 2014 the Health Minister introduced the principles of ‘Prudent healthcare’ which would shape future development of services in NHS Wales: Do no harm Undertake the minimum appropriate intervention Work in co-production with the patient, to consider “what … Continue reading →

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Painkillers are the cause of millions of headaches

Posted on 09/19/2012 by wames

The BBC reports the launch of the first NICE guidelines for the managment of headaches: Up to a million people in the UK have “completely preventable” severe headaches caused by taking too many painkillers, doctors have said. They said some … Continue reading →

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