NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 92 HealOzone for tooth decay (link to external website)
This NICE appraisal has been considered by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland through its revised procedure of processing of NICE appraisals (http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/NICE%20Guidance%20process%20.pdf).
NHSScotland should note that:
1. No important differences were identified for this NICE appraisal, and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advises that it is as valid for Scotland as for England and Wales.
2. 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.
3. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advice represents the evidence-based view of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
4. 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.
5. No other publications on the NICE appraisal will be issued by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
6. The NICE appraisal includes a section on "implications for the NHS" which you may find helpful in assessing the likely impact of the health technology locally. Additionally, an easy to read summary of the guidance, called 'understanding NICE guidance" is published on the NICE website to provide information for patients and the public.
7. 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).