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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:
- National Health and Medical Research Council [National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)]
- New Zealand Guidelines Group [New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)]
- Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) [Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)]
- Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists [Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists]
- National Institute of Clinical Studies [National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS)]
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.
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Links to guidelines on managing alcohol use.
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Links to guidelines on managing allergies and hypersensitivities, including hay fever.
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Links to guidelines on treating and diagnosing cancer.
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Links to guidelines for preventing and managing heart, stroke and vascular disease.
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Links to guidelines for preventing and managing chronic conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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Links to guidelines on diabetes management.
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Links to guidelines on diet, food and nutrition.
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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.
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Links to guidelines on using and prescribing medicines.
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Links to clinical guidelines for mental health issues and mental illnesses.
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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.
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Links to guidelines on the use of radiation treatment and exposure to radiation.
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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.
93 Resources Found
| Title: | Pharmacy Location Rules and the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for adolescent scoliosis. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Acute right iliac fossa pain |
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| 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 |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected scrotal mass. |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Renal colic |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected renal colic. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | ASD Diagnostic Instruments Review |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected multiple myeloma. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Acute pyelonephritis |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected acute pyelonephritis. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Suspected ectopic pregnancy |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
