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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2021. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Spondyloarthritis: Health Services

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the guidance included in the guideline by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management, published on 28 February 2017.

Answer

No specific assessment has been made.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidelines describe best practice but are not mandatory, although health and care commissioners are expected to take them fully into account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13056
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Diagnosis Health services National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Spondyloarthritis
Link
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