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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published two new guidance documents aimed at enhancing cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Earlier this year, the SoR responded to consultations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The outcomes of these consultations helped to shape the two new guidance documents.
The first document, which relates to kidney cancer, was published in March and outlines diagnosing and managing renal cell carcinoma in adults.
A second document was published earlier this month, covering identifying children, young people and adults with symptoms that could be caused by a range of different cancers.
Responses to both consultations were supported by the Society of Radiographers’ Ultrasound Advisory Group. Gill Harrison, SoR professional officer for ultrasound, said: “We are grateful to the members of the Ultrasound Advisory Group who contributed to the feedback on two recent NICE guidelines and standards. Input from a wide range of professionals is essential, and their feedback informed revisions to the guidance.”
Guidance published by NICE comprises evidence-based recommendations for health and care practices in England and Wales. Consultations mean that stakeholders and industry professionals - like the Society of Radiographers - have a chance to influence the guidance based on their own expertise.
The kidney cancer guidance is classified as a ‘quality standard’ document. This means that it outlines priorities for quality improvement in health, public health and social care settings. It outlines what high-quality care should look like in treating renal cell carcinoma.
The second document - ‘Suspected cancer: recognition and referral’ - was updated last week. As part of the update process, NICE looked at evidence for ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer and non-site-specific weight loss and added new recommendations on all three of these areas.
The Society’s Ultrasound Advisory Group regularly gives the SCoR advice on guidance related to ultrasound workers and their professional conduct and education. To learn more about the Ultrasound Advisory Group, click here.