NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 88 - Dual-chamber
pacemakers for the treatment of symptomatic bradycardia
This NICE appraisal has been considered by NHS Quality
Improvement Scotland through its revised
procedure of processing of NICE appraisals
Nice Guidance - http://www.nice.org.uk/TA88
NHSScotland should note that:
No important differences were identified for this NICE
appraisal, and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advises that it is
as valid for Scotlandas for Englandand Wales.
NHSScotland should take account of the NICE appraisal and this
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland email 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 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 publications on the NICE appraisal will be issued by
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
Hard copies of the NICE appraisals are available from NHS
Quality Improvement Scotland (contact Shonagh Buchanan, tel 0141
225 6993 or shonagh.buchanan@nhshealthquality.org).
Published Date: 23 February 2005
