HealthPathways vs Guidelines.co.uk (2025): Local Referral vs National Protocol
At a Glance
Who is it for?
HealthPathways:GPs (Regional)
Guidelines.co.uk:UK GPs
Why choose HealthPathways?
- **Local**: Lists the specific clinics and forms for your town.
- **Logistics**: Focuses on 'Who do I send this to?'.
- **Criteria**: Lists local funding/referral restrictions.
Why choose Guidelines.co.uk?
- **Clinical**: Focuses on 'Which drug do I prescribe?'.
- **National**: Summarises NICE/SIGN guidance applicable everywhere.
- **Knowledge**: Better for learning the management of a disease.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | HealthPathways | Guidelines.co.uk |
|---|---|---|
| Question | Where do they go? | What do they take? |
| Scope | ICB / Health Board | National (UK) |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Use Guidelines.co.uk to manage the patient within your practice. Use HealthPathways when you need to send the patient out of your practice.
Use-Cases
Referring for MRI
When to choose HealthPathways
- **Winner.** Tells you the local form/criteria.
When to choose Guidelines.co.uk
- N/A
Starting HTN Meds
When to choose HealthPathways
- Often links to national guides, but less detailed.
When to choose Guidelines.co.uk
- **Winner.** Clear flowchart of A/C/D drugs.