A special health authority set up within the NHS to develop appropriate and consistent advice on healthcare technologies, and to commission evidence-based guidelines. Its remit extends in most cases to England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Glossary
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
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National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
A score to assess the severity of a stroke.
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Neuropathic pain
Pain caused by damage to nerves.