This page contains links to useful clinical guidelines and publications which may be helpful for liver teams to access. 

NHS England have published two documents to support hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. These documents set out the minimum requirements to deliver quality ultrasound surveillance for patients at risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). They support hepatology, gastroenterology, and radiology services in tailoring pathways for HCC surveillance based on their patient populations. See the latest guidelines below:

Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance: minimum standards

Hepatocellular carcinoma: delivering quality ultrasound surveillance 

The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines aim to improve the standard of practice of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology and represent a consensus of best practice based on the available evidence. BSG guidelines are accredited through the NICE Accreditation Programme, which demonstrates high quality. See the latest guidelines below:

(BSG) gastroenterology and endoscopy guidelines

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) also produce guidelines to support physicians, healthcare providers and patients/carers who may be interested in clinical decision-making processes for the treatment and prevention of specific liver diseases. See the latest guidelines below:

EASL clinical practice guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have developed guidance on many liver conditions, including chronic liver disease, hepatitis and liver cancers. You can find out more below:

NICE guidance on liver conditions

British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) and the BSG have created a care bundle for decompensated cirrhosis, which is a medical emergency with high mortality. Effective early interventions can save lives and reduce hospital stay. This checklist should be completed for all patients admitted with decompensated cirrhosis within the first 6 hours of admission. You can download bundle below:

Decompensated liver disease BASL/BSG care bundle

The Royal College of Nursing, BASL, BSG and other key stakeholders have collaborated on a publication to support a competence framework for nurses caring for people with liver disease. The publication can be downloaded below:

RCN competence framework for nursing