Table 2.1Stages in the NICE guideline development process and versions of ‘The Guidelines Manual’ followed at each stage

Stage2007 version2009 version
Scoping the guideline (determining what the guideline would and would not cover)
Preparing the work plan (such as agreeing timelines, milestones, Guideline Development Group (GDG) constitution)
Forming and running the GDG
Developing clinical questions
Identifying evidence
Reviewing and grading evidence
Incorporating health economics
Making group decisions and reaching consensus
Linking guidance to other NICE guidance
Creating guideline recommendations
Writing the guideline
Stakeholder consultation on the draft guideline
Finalising and publishing the guideline (including pre-publication check)
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