NICE: an evolving institution
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When the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), or the National Institute for Clinical Excellence as it was then known, was first established in 1999 its responsibilities were twofold. It was charged with providing guidance to the National Health Service (NHS) on the use of (mainly new) health technologies (so-called technology appraisals) on the basis of their clinical and cost effectiveness. It was also expected to develop clinical guidelines, again taking account of effectiveness and cost effectiveness. Since that time, NICE’s responsibilities have expanded substantially and these now encompass four separate activities:
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