Guidance for Professionals

This section provides links to guidance on best practice for professionals, as well as links to organisations and associations which aim to improve patient care and support clinical education and research.

British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN)

http://www.baun.co.uk

Association providing support for urological nurses. The website includes links to the annual conference, information on training and education and clinical guidelines.

The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)

http://www.baus.org.uk

Association formed to promote the highest standard in the practice of urology. The website includes links to the BAUS audit, the annual conference, publications and other training and education materials.

Bristol Urological Institute

http://www.bui.ac.uk/index.html

Institute based in Bristol set up to improve the care of patients, provide teaching and support for urological research in Bristol and the South West.

Department of Health

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/healthcare/cancer/index.htm

Government strategies and policies relating to cancer health care services and facilities, e.g. the Cancer Reform Strategy.

European Association of Urology (EAU)

http://www.uroweb.org

Association aiming to raise the level of urology care in Europe, through scientific, educational and publishing activities. The website also includes guidelines.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

http://www.nice.org.uk

NICE provides national guidance on treatments, preventing ill-health and promoting good health. NICE guidance that is of particular relevance for urological cancers:

Improving Outcomes in Urological Cancers Service Guidance and Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment.

NHS Evidence

http://www.library.nhs.uk/CANCER

UK and international guidelines on cancer identified by the NHS Evidence website.