Reports

In this advisory report, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on the criteria that need to be applied in preconceptual genetic testing for severe autosomal and X-linked recessive diseases for couples planning a pregnancy. This report aims at providing ...

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium issues recommendations on how to interpret (optional and mandatory) biological tests that are carried out as part of the selection of donors of human body material as well as on how to report the ...

The SHC has drawn up recommendations on the quality of the care provided for mental health problems, which affect over a third of the European population each year. This report is grounded in a systematic review of the literature as well as on the views of the experts and stakeholders, and can be...

Sexual risk behaviors and blood donation. Part I: Blood donation by MSM (HGR 9291) (October 2016).

The use of CT outside medical imaging departments in general and in particular in the operating theatre (SHC 9297) (November 2016)

Only available in Dutch and French.

Assessment of the effects of neonicotinoids and fipronil on biodiversity and health (SHC 9241) (June 2016)

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on the diagnosis of dementia, behaviour management and the ethical issues raised. This report aims at providing professionals with specific recommendations on the diagnosis...

Human exposure to caustic and/or corrosive substances (acids and bases) (november 2015) (SHC 9108)

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides an updated risk assessment for electronic cigarettes (with or without nicotine) for smokers, non-smokers and vapers. This report aims at providing politicians, public health authorities, ...

This report aims at providing recommendations on the definition of and competency profile for clinical psychology to those active in this field.

Shorter deferral periods for blood donation following the implementation of pathogen reduction technology on platelet concentrates against the chikungunya and West-Nile viruses (september 2015) (SHC 8751)

Microbiological examination of human body material for human use to guarantee maximum microbiological safety: practical recommendations

This advisory report aims at providing the Belgian public health authorities, medical and non-medical professionals, not-for-profit organisations or associative structures involved in the prevention of STIs/AIDS with specific recommendations regarding the precise circumstances under which...

The role of HPV in fertility. Should male donor gametes be screened?

Arsenic and other elements in algae and dietary supplements based on algae.

Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Massive Bleeding (April 2015) (CSS 8831)
The Superior Health Council has developed recommendations for the prevention and management of massive haemorrhages.

Implementation of non-invasive prenatal genetic screening for trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) in the practice of health care in Belgium (May 2014) (SHC 8912)

Opinion on risk behavior stratification (February 2015) (CSS 9266)