During April 2021 Clinical Knowledge Summaries were published or updated in the following areas.
- Chronic pain
- Delirium
- Immunizations - pneumococcal
- Palliative care - constipation
- Palliative care - cough
- Palliative care - dyspnoea
- Palliative care - general issues
The Chronic Pain topic is new. It is largely based upon the recently published NICE guideline and it covers the assessment and management of people with chronic pain. The other topics have been reviewed and updated in keeping with current guidance with minor layout changes. No major changes have been made within these topics
Action: Clinicians who see patients with any of these conditions may find the new and updated information useful when reviewing current clinical practice.