Whether it considers that evidence-based guidelines from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) allow for best practice to …

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) provides robust, evidence based clinical practice guidelines for NHSScotland. These provide the evidence base for NHS boards to identify and implement the best practice locally, it is the responsibility of NHS boards, who are responsible for the planning and provision of services to meet the needs of their population, to audit and monitor the implementation of these guidelines.
SIGN guidelines are derived from a systematic review of the scientific literature and are designed as a vehicle for accelerating the translation of new knowledge into action to meet our aim of reducing variations in practice, and improving patient-important outcomes. All SIGN guidelines are independently reviewed by specialist referees prior to publication and there are a number of opportunities for interested parties to get involved during the development phase.