Appraisal 73

 

NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 73 - Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy

NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 73 - Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy

The following NICE Guidance has been considered by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland

NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 73 - Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy

NHSScotland should note that:

No important differences were identified for these NICE Guidance reports, and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advises that they are as valid for Scotland as for England and Wales.

NHSScotland should take account of this NICE Guidance and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advice in its planning, funding and provision of services to ensure that recommended drugs or treatments are made available to meet clinical need.

NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advice represents the evidence-based view of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

This advice does not override or replace the individual responsibility of health professionals to make appropriate decisions in the circumstances of their individual patients, in consultation with the patient and/or guardian or carer.

No other publication on the NICE Guidance will be issued by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

Hard copies of the NICE Guidance are available from NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (contact Tracey Smiley, tel 0141 225 6993 or tsmiley@htbs.org.uk) and all NICE Guidance and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advice is available on this website.

Published Date: 26 November 2003

Evidence

Reviewed for Scotland

This advice has been reviewed under our procedure for processing NICE appraisals to ensure it is relevant for the Scottish healthcare landscape.

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