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It is not recommended to perform routine preoperative examinations on healthy patients undergoing minor surgery
Choosing Wisely UK
Royal College of Anaesthetists & Royal College of Surgeons England
This guide covers routine preoperative testing for people over the age of 16 who are going to undergo elective surgery. Its goal is to reduce unnecessary testing by advising which tests to offer people before minor, intermediate, and major or complex surgery, taking into account specific comorbidities (cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory conditions and diabetes and obesity). It does not cover pregnant women or people undergoing cardiothoracic procedures or neurosurgery.
ver más ... 2016It is recommended to use stratification tools to guide treatment for patients aged 16 an dover with back pain e.g. include STarT Back in Primary Care.
Choosing Wisely UK
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
This guide covers the evaluation and treatment of low back pain and sciatica in people older than 16 years. Describes physical, psychological, pharmacological, and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily lives. The aim of the guide is to improve people's quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of treatment for low back pain and sciatica.
ver más ... 2016It is recommended to help patients stop smoking, reduce alcohol consumption, increase physical activity and reduce body weight.
Choosing Wisely UK
Royal College of Anaesthetists & Royal College of Surgeons England
This recommendation was developed from a clinical practice guideline
ver más ... 2016It is recommended to provide training of psychologically informed practice, e.g. Back Skills Training (BeST) intervention, for clinicians treating patients aged 16 and over with sub-acute and chronic ...
Choosing Wisely UK
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
This guide covers the evaluation and treatment of low back pain and sciatica in people older than 16 years. Describes physical, psychological, pharmacological, and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily lives. The aim of the guide is to improve people's quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of treatment for low back pain and sciatica.
ver más ... 2016It is recommended to investigate all high-risk patients in preclinical stages
Choosing Wisely UK
Royal College of Anaesthetists & Royal College of Surgeons England
All high-risk elective patients should be seen and fully screened in pre-screening clinics. screened in pre-evaluation clinics. Preparations should be in place to ensure that the most urgent surgical patients have the same robust workup
ver más ... 2016