During September 2022 Clinical Knowledge Summaries were published or updated in the following areas.
- Cervical screening
- Contraception - progestogen-only methods
- Depression
- Knee pain - assessment
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Paronychia - acute
- Psoriasis
- Urticaria
All of the topics have been reviewed and updated with minor structural and layout changes. The The Contraception - progestogen-only methods topic is new. topic has been updated to include information on starting and swapping to drosperinone. The Depression topic has been updated in line with NICE guidance. These changes included updated definitions of depression severity and amended options for treatment. The Psoriasis topic has also been updated with the recommendations on diagnosis and management of psoriasis amended in line with current evidence.
Action: Clinicians who see patients with any of these conditions may find the new and updated information useful when reviewing current clinical practice.