Summary
NICE guidance is designed and developed for the NHS in England and is therefore not automatically applicable to Northern Ireland.
Documents
- NICE CG 98 - Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days - ADDENDUM - Section 75 Questionnaire
- NICE CG 98 - Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days - ADDENDUM - Section 75 Questionnaire
Consultation description
On 1 July 2006 the Department established links with NICE whereby all technology appraisals and clinical guidelines published from that date are locally reviewed for applicability to Northern Ireland and, where appropriate, are endorsed for implementation in health and social care. THE LOCAL REVIEW DOES NOT REASSESS THE CLINICAL AND COST EVIDENCE USED BY NICE IN FORMING ITS ADVICE. This link has ensured that Northern Ireland has access to up-to-date, independent, professional, evidence-based guidance on the value of health care interventions.
NICE has recently published an addendum to their guidance on Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days. The addendum to this guidance has added new and updated recommendations on measuring and monitoring bilirubin levels and the type of phototherapy to use. (Section 1.4, recommendations 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.8 and 1.4.9)). As this guidance has previously been endorsed by the Department, comments are only being sought on the addendum.
Guidance for the consultation can be found on the NICE Website.
In order to meet the timescales, the closing date for responses is Wednesday 22 June 2016.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.