What is PLCV?

What is PLCV? Some routine treatments are now described as ‘Procedures of Limited Clinical Value’ (PLCV). These are procedures which national experts have suggested have only limited or temporary benefit, and which are not felt to be necessary to maintain good health.

What does limited Clinical value mean?

What are procedures of limited clinical value? They are operations or treatments that medical experts agree offer only limited or temporary benefit and will not necessarily help you maintain good health, such as acupuncture – except for migraine treatment.