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Treatment of anxiety spectrum and related disorders

WebFor further details see Mental Health Prescribing Forum Prescribing Guideline PG11- Pharmacological Treatment of Anxiety Spectrum and Related Disorders. General …

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Management of insomnia

WebThe choice of management strategy for insomnia is dependent on the duration and nature of presenting symptoms. Initial management for all patients should include …

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Formulary Information

WebThe Devon Formulary promotes safe, effective, and economic prescribing across primary and secondary care in Devon. It provides clinical guidance on the management of a wide …

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Genital tract infections

WebThe information below is based on British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH) Guidelines: Chlamydia trachomatis (updated September 2018).. Genital chlamydial …

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Management of osteoporosis

WebManagement of osteoporosis. The threshold for initiating osteoporosis treatment differs between drugs and is given as a combination of T-score, age, number of independent …

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Psychological Therapies for Common Mental Health Problems – …

WebCommon mental health problems covered in this information include depression and anxiety disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive …

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Dementia – Assessment & Diagnosis

WebScope. This pathway is for the initial assessment and primary care diagnosis of people presenting with cognitive problems suggestive of possible dementia. People with mild …

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

WebThis guideline relates to the Children & Family Health Devon Services (excluding Plymouth). For Plymouth area please see Livewell Southwest CAMHS. For patients registered with …

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Head and neck 2WW

WebThis guidance covers the referral of a patient who presents with symptoms suggestive of head and neck or thyroid cancer to an appropriate specialist or the neck lump clinic, …

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Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)

WebBest estimates suggest the overlap syndrome occurs in about 10% of people with airways disease and in the overwhelming majority of patients a definite diagnosis can and should …

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Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

WebA guide to GOLD 2019. Non-inhaled prevention and maintenance strategies: including smoking cessation, vaccinations and pulmonary rehabilitation play a vital role in the …

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ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service

Weba medical assessment (including symptoms and history, comorbidities, overall physical and mental health) a physical examination; an assessment of the impact of symptoms on …

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AccEPT Clinic (Accessing Evidenced Based Psychological Therapies

WebThe AccEPT Clinic is well equipped to provide evidence-based psychological therapy for people with primary depression in a primary care context. We unfortunately do not …

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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Primary Care Management

WebDilatation and curettage (D&C) This is not routinely commissioned in Devon for diagnosis or treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. Ultrasound scans and camera tests, with …

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Maternal Mental Health

WebMaternal Mental Health. The Maternal Mental Health clinics work with women who have experienced perinatal loss or trauma within the context of moderate/severe/complex …

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment guidance

WebThe Type 2 Diabetes formulary guidance is based upon the NICE Type 2 Diabetes in adults: management (NG28) (2015, updated June 2022).. Additional local …

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Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) and Outreach Service and Perinatal …

WebJasmine Lodge Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) in Exeter is a relatively new mental health inpatient unit (opened 20 May 2019). There are 8 beds for mothers and their …

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Termination of Pregnancy

WebTermination of pregnancy (abortion) is a treatment to end an early pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines or having a surgical procedure. We …

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Urinary tract infections (UTI)

WebLower urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder usually caused by bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract entering the urethra and travelling up to the bladder. Mild …

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Waiting Times for Routine Care

WebThis data is produced by the acute providers showing a snapshot of their wait times for each specialty. This is called the ‘Waiting List Minimum Data Set’. Every effort is made to …

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