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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, and otolaryngology: review of the evidence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 December 2013

S Aval ,
L Pabla  and
L M Flood
S Aval
Affiliation:
ENT Department, James CookUniversity Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
L Pabla
Affiliation:
ENT Department, James CookUniversity Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
L M Flood*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, James CookUniversity Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr L M Flood, ENT Department, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK E-mail: liam.flood@stees.nhs.uk
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Abstract

Background:

The adoption of evidence-based practice is fundamental to good medical care; it ensures that intervention is clinically effective and safe. In a world of limited healthcare resources, consideration of cost-effectiveness must, unfortunately, restrict clinicians' choice. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has, for over 10 years, developed guidance to achieve a national consensus on best practice.

Objectives:

This review describes the Institute's methodology, examines guidance relevant to otolaryngology and presents more recent research to update the evidence.

Keywords

NICENational Institute For Health And Clinical ExcellenceOtolaryngologyEvidence-Based PracticeDecision Making, OrganizationalNational Health ProgramsTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalQuality Of Health CareAcademies And Institutes

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 128 , Issue 1 , January 2014 , pp. 2 - 12
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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Footnotes

Presented orally at the 2nd Meeting of European Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 27–30 April 2013, Nice, France.

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