Does anyone have the data in which NICE does not recommend ESI to treat back pain?
I contacted them some time ago and their response was as follows:-
Thank you for your email. Matters relating to the safety of drugs and other medical treatments as well as side effects are the responsibility of the MHRA and so you should address any enquiry about drug safety or side effects to them.
NICE looks at whether or not LICENSED treatments are clinically effective and represent good value for money for the NHS. We have not issued any guidane on pain relief injections although you can suggest NICE looks at this area via the \"get involved\" section of our website at
www.nice.org,uk
if you are concerned about the performance of any individual doctor then you can contact the General Medical Council who may be able to investigate any allegations of professional misconduct.
Regards
Fraser Woodward
Communications Manager
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
I filled out their \"SUGGESTION\" questionnaire and have heard nothing since middle of 2006 !!
NICE UPDATE - APRIL 2007
Nice have a consultation document in progress for the treatment of LOW BACK PAIN - see
guidance.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=lowback...template=catSCG.aspx
This will be open for public comment in a few months !!
Regards Helen<br><br>Post edited by: helen, at: 2007/04/19 16:50