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ea0017p16 | (1) | BSPED2008

Treatment of children with GH: an audit of adherence to NICE guidelines

El Khairi R , Urs M , Nanduri V

Background: The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) published guidelines in May 2002 on the use of GH in children, recommending GH in 4 conditions: GH deficiency (GHD), Turner Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome and chronic renal insufficiency.Aim: To audit whether GH prescribing at our hospital adheres to NICE guidelines.Methods: A retrospective audit was performed of children commenced on GH treatment between May 2002 an...