Assessment Report 2009 (001)

 

Evidence-based assessment report 2009/001

This report provides summaries of:

• NICE technology appraisals published since November 2008 and information on the NICE forward work plan

• Other UK and international HTAs

• Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing (CEP) reports

• SIGN guidelines

• NHS Health Scotland commentaries on NICE public health guidance

• NICE interventional procedures.

For technology appraisals produced by NICE, the NHS QIS HTA programme, other UK and international HTAs and CEP reports, summaries outline the technology under consideration, patient and comparator groups and highlight the key clinical and cost effectiveness results. In addition, where possible, summaries identify resource implications for NHSScotland. Summaries conclude by providing background on

Scottish context and directing SHTG members to existing sources of evidence.

Published Date: 17 February 2009

Evidence

Healthcare Improvement Scotland took over the responsibilities of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland on 1st April 2011.