What guidance CliniSearch includes - and how it is scoped
A clear view of source coverage, boundaries, and how guidance is kept current.
Coverage & sources
CliniSearch brings together published UK clinical guidance from nationally recognised bodies into a single, searchable system. This includes guidance issued by organisations such as NICE, Royal Colleges, and specialist professional bodies, where that guidance is intended to inform clinical practice.
The aim is not to replace source documents, but to make them easier to access and navigate. CliniSearch preserves the original structure and wording of guidance and always links answers back to the issuing organisation and document section.
Scope and boundaries
CliniSearch focuses on published clinical guidance, not local policies or individual Trust protocols. Guidance is included where it is authoritative, publicly available, and relevant to clinical decision-making, governance, or assurance use cases.
Not all guidance is suitable for structured retrieval. Where documents are ambiguous, outdated, or superseded, this is handled explicitly rather than silently normalised. This helps users understand not just what guidance exists, but how reliable and current it is.
Currency and transparency
Guidance coverage is maintained with an emphasis on transparency. When guidance is updated or superseded, CliniSearch aims to reflect that change clearly, so users are less likely to rely on outdated recommendations without realising it.
Coverage information is deliberately presented at a high level. For detailed assurance around update handling and versioning, see the Enterprise clinical safety overview.