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Suspected sepsis in adults: NICE NG253 summary for primary care

Suspected sepsis in adults: NICE NG253 summary for primary care - Chart 1

A one-page guide for GPs and GP trainees on recognising and acting on suspected sepsis in adults aged 16 or over. Summarises NICE NG253 (updated September 2026): community risk criteria, high- and medium-risk referral actions, neutropenic sepsis and safety-netting.