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    NHS QIS eNews – Issue 31 – February 2009

    Welcome to the February issue of our eNews update. This update contains links to all the latest additions to our website. If you have any problems with any of these links please contact online.qis@nhs.net

    Projects and news

    Managing Long Term Conditions Conference 7 April 2009

    Managing Long Term Conditions is at the forefront of best practice information for all those interested in long term conditions

    • 6 conference streams
    • 70-plus expert guest speakers
    • 70-plus exhibitors
    • 8 free seminars, 8 fringe seminars & demonstrations
    • Long Term Conditions TV
    • LTC Journal - the new journal for all involved in long-term conditions

    Click here for more information and to register

    Latest findings and advice

    Diabetes

    Evidence note 26
    Clinical and cost-effectiveness of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) for non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes
    http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/5253.html

    Clinical Governance

    Local reports and national overview
    GP appraisal
    14 Local health board reports and a national overview available here

    Blood

    Blood Transfusion Pathway
    Updated versions published: 20th January 2009
    http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4848.html

    Comment on Nice Guidance

    NICE (Multiple) Technology Appraisal Guidance No 165
    Machine perfusion systems and cold static storage of kidneys from deceased donors
    http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/5251.html

    NICE (Multiple) Technology Appraisal Guidance No 166
    Cochlear implants for children and adults with severe to profound deafness
    http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/5250.html