Fascinating! I await the response from the BTS with lump in my throat.
Linda
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From: A list for health related libraries within the North West of England [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susan Taylor [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 03 December 2009 16:33
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Subject: NHS Evidence accreditation article in BMJ
Published 23 November 2009, doi:10.1136/bmj.b5018
Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b5018
News
NHS Evidence decides not to accredit British Thoracic Society as
guideline developer
Susan Mayor
The process used by the British Thoracic Society to develop its
guidelines lacks the rigour required for the production of evidence
based guidelines, concludes a draft appraisal from NHS Evidence, which
recommends against accrediting the organisation as a producer of
guidance. The society’s guidelines are used widely throughout the
United Kingdom to guide the management of respiratory conditions.
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/339/nov23_2/b5018
Visit the new Library webspace at www.snipurl.com/healthlibrary
Sue Taylor
Library Services Manager
Cheshire HR Services : Learning and Development
Health Sciences Library
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Tel: 01625 663923 / 661547
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