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Resource of the week #15: NICE Pathways

What is it?
NICE Pathways are interactive flowcharts for topics and conditions

Key Features
You can use the main search box to look for your topic, or use the A-Z list to find a particular condition. You can also view broader topics and drill-down to individual flowcharts.

Flowcharts include points of decision-making as a patient travels along the pathway or route to assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Each decision-box includes information and evidence detailing what should be carried out.

How can it help you?
The NICE Pathways tool can provide you with guidance and advice on topics and conditions. It can help you to assess your own services and apply NICE guidance and recommendations.

How to access it?
NICE Pathways are freely available on the Internet.

Video Help
Watch the video produced by NICE – How to use NICE Pathways – to learn more about how to navigate and find information.

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