Guide

Right Decision Service (RDS)

Introduction

Highland Health and Social Care Partnership: the NHS Highland Formulary, subsidiary formularies and prescribing guidelines are available via this Treatments and Medicines (TAM) app.
Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership: From 1st November 2016 have adopted the NHSGGC clinical guidelines and adult formulary. These can be found via the NHSGGC Medicines site.

The content found within this app has been developed by NHS Highland as a one-stop-portal to house north NHS Highland's therapeutic information for primary and secondary care staff.

Disclaimer

This app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for the guidance of staff as to how conditions are normally managed within the clinical areas. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals working in NHS Highland, legally known as NHS Highland Health Board (the “Board”).  The App should not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.  

The content of the App is specific to this Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas. While the Board endeavours to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board is not liable for the content of any external websites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the websites. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. The App is provided “as is”, without any conditions, warranties or other terms of any kind. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this legal notice, might have effect in relation to the App.

Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App. Users should be aware that while the website is updated continually, mobile device updates monthly. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the information being accessed for patient care is current. If the user has health concerns, they should contact a healthcare professional.