What plans it has for the implementation of revised Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines on the diagnosis and mana…

Answered Asked by Robert Brown LD Lodged 14 Aug 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has for the implementation of revised Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults to reduce the number of epilepsy deaths and address any deficiencies in the implementation of the 1997 SIGN guidelines (No.21).

The answer

Answered by Frank McAveety on 10 Sep 2002 · 27 days after it was lodged, on time

The revised guidelines are not due to be published until December 2002. The implementation of SIGN guidelines is a matter for NHS boards, in consultation with other authorities as appropriate. SIGN guidelines are best practice clinical guidelines and are not intended to be construed or to serve as standards of medical care. The ultimate judgement on a particular procedure or treatment plan is for the clinician treating the patient to make on the basis of individual circumstances and available options.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-28417 by reference.