Occupational health advice in NICE guidelines

摘要

Background Sickness absence is a major concern for society costing £13 billion annually. Seeking medical advice is highly recommended in managing sickness absence. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) provides guidance on treating ill-health and promoting public health. NICE has published 500 guidelines. There are three versions of each guideline including full (comprehensive version), NICE (summary of recommendations) and public version.