In August 2016, recommendation 1.1.12 was deleted by NICE and a link was added to NICE’s guideline on controlled drugs: safe use and management, which has newer advice on the topic. Two out of date research recommendations have also been deleted.
Published
- Neuropathic pain: the pharmacological management of neuropathic pain in adults in non-specialist settings. NICE clinical guideline 96 (2010). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG96
- Chest pain of recent onset: assessment and diagnosis of recent onset chest pain or discomfort of suspected cardiac origin. NICE clinical guideline 95 (2010). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG95
- Low back pain: early management of persistent non-specific low back pain. NICE clinical guideline 88 (2009). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG88
- Rheumatoid arthritis: the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. NICE clinical guideline 79 (2009). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG79
- Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain of neuropathic or ischaemic origin. NICE technology appraisal 159 (2008). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA159
- Metastatic spinal cord compression: diagnosis and management of adults at risk of and with metastatic spinal cord compression. NICE clinical guideline 75 (2008). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG75
- Osteoarthritis: the care and management of osteoarthritis in adults. NICE clinical guideline 59 (2008). Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG59
- Improving supportive and palliative care for adults with cancer. NICE cancer service guidance (2004). Available from www.nice.org.uk/CSGSP
Publication Details
Copyright
Copyright 2012, © National Collaborating Centre for Cancer.
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Cancer (UK), Cardiff (UK)
NLM Citation
National Collaborating Centre for Cancer (UK). Opioids in Palliative Care: Safe and Effective Prescribing of Strong Opioids for Pain in Palliative Care of Adults. Cardiff (UK): National Collaborating Centre for Cancer (UK); 2012 May. (NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 140.) 7, Related NICE guidance.