NICE is consulting about removal of the QALY ceiling of £30k through a process which examines the 'seriousness' of the condition
(even when there is limited lifespan offered by a treatrment).

Its an online consultation open until December 10th and can be found at:
Appraising end of life medicines

The Institute would like to receive comments on the proposal to issue supplemental advice to its Appraisal Committees, in the form of an amendment to its Guide to the Methods of Technology Appraisal.

The particular matters on which the Institute is seeking a response are as follows:

• Your view on the proposition that the Committee should be asked to place additional weight on proven survival benefits in patients with terminal illness and short life expectancy;
  
• Whether the wording in section 2, in particular, is appropriate and will help the Appraisal Committees achieve the objective set out in section 1;
  
• Whether there are valid alternative methods which might be used to achieve the same ends, in the short or the long term.
  
• Other comments

Responses to consultation should be made by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 10 December 2008.