How to diagnose and manage sleep disorders in primary care
Professor A Niroshan Siriwardena assesses key advice from the NICE guideline on obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and related sleep disorders
Key learning points: BAP insomnia and sleep disorders
Professor Niroshan Siriwardena highlights the relevant recommendations for primary care from the British Association of Psychopharmacology guideline on insomnia and sleep disorders
Chronic insomnia: assessment and advice are essential
Professor Niroshan Siriwardena describes effective interventions for adults with chronic insomnia that evade the need for long-term drug treatment
Patients with insomnia should receive sleep hygiene advice
Non-pharmacological methods should be initiated before pharmacotherapy in the management of this common condition, explains Professor Kevin Morgan
SIGN notes for discussion with patients: 14. Management of obstructive sleep apnoea
14. Management of obstructive sleep apnoea