NICE Guidelines for CFS/ME - Due in Aug 2007 |
The National Institute for Clinical Health and Excellence (NICE) commenced the process of developing clinical guidance for the diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in adults and children three years ago. Draft guidelines were produced and circulated for consultation in September 2006. • the lack of recognition of the WHO definition of ME as a neurological illness The ME community were relieved to hear the publication of the final document (due out this month) has been deferred until August 2007. A statement on the NICE website (www.nice.org.uk) reads “Due to the nature and volume of comments made during the consultation it has become apparent the original publication date will not be achievable.” We are given to understand that such a delay is extremely uncommon. This formal document will provide the base for services for ME services for many years to come – let us hope that the final outcome will reflect the concerns of patients and be amended to satisfy the needs of ME. |