What factors did the committee focus on when deciding the wording of the recommendations?
The committee focused on the following factors in agreeing the wording of the recommendations: The actions health professionals need to take. The information readers need to know. The strength of the recommendation (for example the word offer was used for strong recommendations and consider for weaker recommendations). The involvement of patients (and their carers if needed) in decisions on treatment and care. Consistency with NICE s standard advice on recommendations about drugs, waiting times and ineffective interventions (see section 9.2 in the NICE guidelines manual236 ).