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Visiting guideline and decision making aid (1054)

A guideline is intended to assist healthcare professionals in the choice of disease-specific treatments.

Clinical judgement should be exercised on the applicability of any guideline, influenced by individual patient characteristics. Clinicians should be mindful of the potential for harmful polypharmacy and increased susceptibility to adverse drug reactions in patients with multiple morbidities or frailty.

If, after discussion with the patient or carer, there are good reasons for not following a guideline, it is good practice to record these and communicate them to others involved in the care of the patient.

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Last reviewed: 03/11/2022

Next review date: 30/09/2025

Author(s): Philip Henderson.

Version: 1

Author email(s): philip.henderson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Clyde Sector Clinical Governance Forum

Reviewer name(s): Philip Henderson.

Document Id: 1054

References

Consultation with local and national guidance. An evaluation was undertaken considering how this
could be implemented within the RAH ICU. Qualitative assessment of local practice alongside a
response to recent events highlighting inconsistency in current approach. Flowchart has been
reviewed by nursing staff on duty and feedback about the usability has been sought with ongoing
revisions.

Staff Visiting Guidance - NHSGGC
https://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/media/2008/2022-10-06-appendix-21-v17.pdf