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This article discusses the development of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines, the contribution made by nurses to the guidelines and the importance of continuing to take an active role in this work. The challenges nurses face and the support provided to nurses involved in this work by the Royal College of Nursing are outlined. It is intended the article will stimulate interest and encourage nurses to contribute to guideline development.
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Diretrizes para o Planejamento em Saúde , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros/estatística & dados numéricos , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/métodos , Humanos , Reino UnidoRESUMO
This article examines professional stakeholders' involvement in the development of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) clinical guidelines. NICE produces guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions in the NHS in England and Wales.