Clinical Guidelines

Clinical guidelines bring together the best available evidence to underpin scientifically-valid recommendation and practices for the prevention and treatment of conditions and diseases.

To find guidelines relating to specific conditions, diseases or health interventions, follow the links to the specific topic pages below.

For general information about the development and use of guidelines, follow the links in the resources list below.

The following organisations publish a range of guidelines:

• National Health and Medical Research Council [National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)]
• New Zealand Guidelines Group [New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)]
• Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) [Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)]
• Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists  [Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists]
• National Institute of Clinical Studies [National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS)]
• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists [Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists]

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners [The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners]

Updated June 2009

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Ageing and Aged Care Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on ageing and aged care issues.

Alcohol Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on managing alcohol use.

Allergy Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on managing allergies and hypersensitivities, including hay fever.

Asthma Management Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on managing asthma.

Cancer Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on cancer.

Cardiovascular Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines for preventing and managing heart, stroke and vascular disease.

Chronic Diseases Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines for preventing and managing chronic conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Diabetes Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on diabetes management.

Dietary Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on diet, food and nutrition.

Injury Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on the management of injuries.

Laboratory and Pathology Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on laboratory and pathology procedures and practices.

Medicines Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on using and prescribing medicines.

Mental Health Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to clinical guidelines for mental health issues and mental illnesses.

Palliative Care Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on palliative care.

Pain and Anaesthesia Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on the management of pain and use of anaesthesia.

Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on protecting privacy and confidentiality.

Radiation Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on the use of radiation treatment and exposure to radiation.

Smoking Cessation Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on quitting smoking.