Clinical Guidelines

Clinical guidelines bring together the best available evidence to underpin scientifically-valid recommendation and practices for the prevention and treatment of conditions and diseases.

To find guidelines relating to specific conditions, diseases or health interventions, follow the links to the specific topic pages below.

For general information about the development and use of guidelines, follow the links in the resources list below.

The following organisations publish a range of guidelines:

The National Institute of Clinical Studies has recently established the Clinical Practice Guidelines Portal that aims to provides access to high quality clinical guidelines and a Guidelines in Development register.

Updated April 2011

Related HealthInsite Topics

Ageing and Aged Care Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on ageing and aged care issues.

Alcohol Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on managing alcohol use.

Allergy Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on managing allergies and hypersensitivities, including hay fever.

Cancer Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on treating and diagnosing cancer.

Cardiovascular Guidelines

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Links to guidelines for preventing and managing heart, stroke and vascular disease.

Chronic Diseases Guidelines

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Links to guidelines for preventing and managing chronic conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Diabetes Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on diabetes management.

Dietary Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on diet, food and nutrition.

Injury Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on the management of injuries.

Laboratory and Pathology Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on laboratory and pathology procedures and practices.

Medicines Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on using and prescribing medicines.

Mental Health Guidelines

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Links to clinical guidelines for mental health issues and mental illnesses.

Palliative Care Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on palliative care.

Pain and Anaesthesia Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on the management of pain and use of anaesthesia.

Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on protecting privacy and confidentiality.

Radiation Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on the use of radiation treatment and exposure to radiation.

Smoking Cessation Guidelines

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Links to guidelines on quitting smoking.

Clinical Guidelines Development

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Links to information about how clinical guidelines are developed and implemented.

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Title:   Pharmacy Location Rules and the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This site provides information about the Pharmacy Location Rules and the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA).
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   European Union guidelines replaced or superseded
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   List of European Union guidelines replaced or superseded (previously published as adopted in Australia)
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Office of the Gene Technology Regulator: guidelines
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act), the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) may issue technical and procedural guidelines in relation to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (under section 27 of the Act), in relation to certification of facilities to specified containment levels (section 90) and in relation to accreditation of organisations (section 98).
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Australian Guideline for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Published
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   Australian experts have developed the worlds first accessible evidence-based guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition with reproductive, metabolic and mental health impacts.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   The COPD-X plan: Australian and New Zealand guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:   Australian Lung Foundation
Description:   This guideline is written as a decision support aid primarily for general practitioners and other primary health care clinicians managing people with established COPD.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Adolescent scoliosis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for adolescent scoliosis.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Acute right iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'right iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected appendicitis.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Scrotal mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected scrotal mass.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Renal colic
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected renal colic.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   ASD Diagnostic Instruments Review
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   This review summarises diagnostic instruments that can be used to aid expert clinical judgment by teams diagnosing ASD
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   European Union guidelines
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Lists of European Union Guidelines relating to medicines, both those published as adopted in Australia and those published as not adopted in Australia.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   New Zealand autism spectrum disorder guideline
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   National guidelines for the identification and management of autism spectrum disorder, including recommendations on education, living in the community, support for individuals, families and carers, and professional development. Specific chapters dedicated to Maori and Pacific issues.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Acute pancreatitis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'acute pancreatitis' and it complications.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Assessment of Content for HealthInsite
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   Detailed description of the HealthInsite quality assessment process, including the stages involved, with links to the online partner assessment facility and electronic versions of Assessment of Content for HealthInsite (including assessment forms).
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair follow-up
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Surveillance imaging algorithm for follow-up of patients with endovascular aneurysm repair.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Multiple myeloma
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected multiple myeloma.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Acute pyelonephritis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected acute pyelonephritis.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Suspected ectopic pregnancy
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Indications of plain abdominal x-ray
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for indications of plain abdominal x-ray.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Pre-operative chest X-ray
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'Pre-operative Chest X-ray,' with the choice of imaging technique based on the cardiopulmonary risk factors present.
Date:   Jun 2010

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