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NICE consults on draft recommendations on the use of opioids in palliative care

The UK National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is consulting on draft recommendations for the use of opioids in palliative care. Comments should be made using the standard proforma via registered stakeholders. The consultation period closes on 06-01-12. Further details, including the consultation document and a list of stakeholders are available here.

Prepared by Sarah Charlesworth and Andrew Wilcock.