"Consistently good healthcare which continually improves is our aim."

Latest Findings and Advice

Blood

Blood Transfusion Local Report
NHS Tayside
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4015.html

Children’s Health

Draft best practice statement
Caring for the patient with a tracheostomy
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4293.html

Clinical Governance

Protocol
Systematic review on provision of patient information
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4230.html

Out of Hours

Summary Report
The Provision of Safe and Effective Primary Medical Services
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/3873.html

Procedures

Evidence Note 23
Tonsillectomy for recurrent bacterial tonsillitis
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4228.html

Sexual health

Sexual Health Standards
A report on the budget impact for Scotland and by NHS board including Costing tool for Partner Notification
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4254.html

Comments on Nice Guidance

NICE (Multiple) Technology Appraisal Guidance No 142
Epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa for cancer treatment-induced anaemia
http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA142