NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries
The NICE CKS Service provides primary care practitioners with a readily accessible summary of the current evidence base and practical guidance on best practice in respect of over 300 common and/or significant primary care presentations.
What information is available?
NICE CKS topics provide clear and concise recommendations that:
- Address real life clinical questions
- Link to a summary of the reasoning behind a recommendation
- Are supported by a fully referenced and more detailed discussion of the evidence
Why should I use NICE CKS?
NICE CKS supports healthcare professional including GPs, GP registrars, nurses and pharmacists working in primary and first contact care to:
- Reach a diagnosis
- Offer effective and safe treatment options
- Prescribe rationally
- Appropriately refer for specialist assessment or management
- Create local protocols and guidance
Do I need a password?
Access to the NICE CKS Service does not require a password.
How do I access NICE CKS?
There is a link to NICE CKS from the Healthcare Databases page of this website or it can be accessed directly from www.cks.nice.org.uk