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It is not mandatory to apply the recommendations, and the guideline does not override the responsibility to make decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual, in consultation with them and their families and carers or guardian.Īll problems (adverse events) related to a medicine or medical device used for treatment or in a procedure should be reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency using the Yellow Card Scheme. When exercising their judgement, professionals and practitioners are expected to take this guideline fully into account, alongside the individual needs, preferences and values of their patients or the people using their service. The recommendations in this guideline represent the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. assessing cardiovascular risk and target organ damage.choosing antihypertensive drug treatment (treatment steps 1 to 4).monitoring treatment and blood pressure targets.starting antihypertensive drug treatment.This guideline includes recommendations on:

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See update information for further details. We also added tables to the section on monitoring treatment and blood pressure targets to summarise blood pressure targets in this guideline and our guidelines on type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. In November 2023, we updated our guidance on measuring and managing postural hypotension. NICE has also produced a guideline on hypertension in pregnancy. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles may request certain individuals outside of these rules to pass the HPT in certain circumstances.This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.

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overseas licence holders under the age of 25 from experienced driver countries converting to a Tasmanian licence.įor more information on non-recognised and experienced driver countries see converting an overseas licence.overseas licence holders from non-recognised countries converting to a Tasmanian licence.interstate learners transferring to a Tasmanian licence who do not have proof of passing an HPT in the state of their previous licence in the last 12 months.The following licence holders will need to pass the HPT before they can book a driving assessment unless otherwise exempt: L2 licence holders are excluded from this requirement under the Graduated Licensing System transitional arrangements.Īnyone with an active driving assessment booking made before 7 March 2022 is also exempt. Anyone who is required to undertake a practical driving assessment before being issued with a Tasmanian driver licence will be required to pass the HPT before booking their practical driving assessment.