Part 1 Mapping the optimal care management pathway
Section Takeaways • An optimal management pathway for patients with eczema and psoriasis is set out in national guidance from NHS England and NICE. • This includes patients waiting no longer than three months for referral and diagnosis in secondary care and a 10% improvement in quality-of-life score within another three months. 11 • In line with the NHS Constitution, full access to all NICE approved treatments should be available to all patients regardless of geographic location. 12
Ongoing care and support
Primary Care Management Around 75% of all NHS consultations for skin problems take place in GP 13
Secondary Care Management Patients receive correct diagnosis within three months of referral 11
Access to Treatment Patients see 10% improvement in dermatology disease related
Regular Review and Follow up e.g. 4 weeks after starting new topical treatment (in psoriasis) 23
quality of life score within three months of referral 11
Patients offered access to effective treatments in line with NICE guidance 12
8
FROM NATIONAL GUIDANCE TO LOCAL ACTION
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator