Health technology assessments by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence : a qualitative study / Michael Schlande ; forewords by Peter S. Jensen and Panos G. Kanavos.

New York : Springer, [2007], ©2007.

xix, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-238) and index.

Introduction -- A note on objectives and methods -- NICE [National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence] appraisal process -- NICE appraisal of ADHD treatments -- NICE appraisal of ADHD treatment options: a critique -- Discussion and implications -- Which way forward?

Appendices: Abbreviations and use of terminology -- Critical gaps of assessment -- Consistency issues associated with NICE assessment.