Old Age
The UK NSC policy on Screening in old age
More Information
To be completed.
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Policy Position
Following the publication of a randomised controlled trial funded by the Medical Research Council in the Lancet (see below), an assessment of screening in old age will be made against UK NSC criteria.
This policy was reviewed in Jul 2006 and significant changes were made. It is due to be considered again in 2012/13, or earlier if significant new evidence emerges.
Evidence Supporting the Policy
Population-based multidimensional assessment of older people in UK general practice: a cluster-randomised factorial trial. Lancet 2004 Nov 6;364(9446):1667-77.
Stakeholders
Association of British Neurologists
The British Psychological Society
Royal College of General Practitioners
The stakeholder groups will be involved when the policy is next reviewed. If you think your organisation should be added, please contact us.
