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NICE’s new methods
NICE’s new methods reflect society’s values
BMJ 2023; 380 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p191 (Published 26 January 2023) Cite this as: BMJ 2023;380:p191
- Ian Watson, senior technical adviser (methods), technology appraisals,
- Helen Knight, director of medicines evaluation
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Manchester, UK
- ian.watson{at}nice.org.uk
The mission of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to get the best care to patients fast, while ensuring value for the taxpayer. To deliver this, NICE’s methods are regularly updated to ensure that they are robust, are up-to-date, and reflect the values of society.
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