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NICE guidelines on urinary incontinence: implications for training and practice in urogynaecology
Author(s) -
Freeman Robert M,
Monga Ashwani
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.11.1.33.27466
Subject(s) - nice , urinary incontinence , medicine , primary care , clinical practice , gynecology , nursing , urology , family medicine , computer science , programming language
• NICE have produced the most comprehensive guidelines so far on the management of urinary incontinence in women. • Thirteen key recommendations relate to initial assessment in primary care; investigations; and conservative and surgical treatments. • NICE discuss the implications for training and practice and recommend methods of implementation.Learning objectives:• To learn how to assess symptoms. • To appreciate how to use investigations appropriately. • To understand how to choose appropriate treatment.Ethical issues:• Do we have to follow national guidelines? • Is it appropriate for the medical profession to focus on cost? • Should decisions on funding to implement these guidelines rest with primary care trusts?Please cite this article as: Freeman RM, Monga A. NICE guidelines on urinary incontinence: implications for training and practice in urogynaecology. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2009;11:33–39.