HbA1c change

An information page about the change from DCCT to IFCC methods of reporting HbA1c, with a downloadable factsheet.

• Diabetes UK information page

Conversion table

42 = 6.0%
48 = 6.5%
53 = 7.0%
58 = 7.5%
64 = 8.0%
75 = 9.0%

Targets

The QOF target levels are 59, 64, 75.

Fitness to Drive

A copy of the latest version of the DVLA "at a glance" guide to standards of Fitness to Drive (currently August 2011) can be downloaded here:

• At a glance guide

It is quite a big file. I suggest you download it and save it to your desktop.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

The current policy on NHS referrals for cosmetic plastic surgery is here (updated 1st June 2010):

• Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Policy

Before referring patients to the Referral Centre, they should be asked to attend the City Hospital to have medical photographs taken. The pro-forma with consent form and details of when the patient should attend is here:

• Medical Photography pro-forma

Overactive bladder clinical guideline

A clinical guideline for the use of drug therapy for overactive bladder is available.

• OAB drug therapy guideline