NHS guidance will cut UK's high C-section rate
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
UK policy on performing Caesarean section (CS) is to be tightened dramatically, following guidance issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) to the National Health Service. It aims to provide a comprehensive decision-making tool for clinicians and the patient alike on the risks and benefits of CS versus vaginal delivery, anaesthetic and surgical considerations and supporting techniques.