Evidence Based Practice

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Edinburgh SIGN has developed a series of 113 evidence-based clinical guidelines. This series covers a broad range of topics and encompasses the NHS priority ...

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Edinburgh

SIGN has developed a series of 113 evidence-based clinical guidelines. This series covers a broad range of topics and encompasses the NHS priority areas of cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health.

SIGN guidelines are developed using a stringent methodology involving systematic review and critical appraisal of current scientific literature. SIGN guideline recommendations are graded according to the strength of the supporting evidence, thus, enabling the healthcare practitioner to select and prioritise recommendations according to their local needs, priorities, and resources.

To access SIGN guidelines, visit the SIGN website at www.sign.ac.uk

Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics, Newcastle Prodigy Guidance provides evidence-based clinical information covering symptoms and conditions commonly encountered in primary care. As well as provision ...

Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics, Newcastle

Prodigy Guidance provides evidence-based clinical information covering symptoms and conditions commonly encountered in primary care. As well as provision of clinical evidence for pharmacists and nurse practitioners, Prodigy provides information for patients.

Prodigy Guidance is available on over 170 topics grouped into 26 different areas of clinical specialty. Guidance is available both online at www.prodigy.nhs.uk or in book format (first published in 2002).

Prodigy Guidance is provided as:

1. Full Text Guidance - provides both concise information for decision-making in the practice setting and more detailed background information to support additional learning.
2. Quick Reference Guides - provide a summary of key management options, linking them to supporting information and prescription details.
3. Patient Information Leaflets - provide guidance for patients, giving an overview of the condition, advice on self-management, information on treatment options and sources of additional assistance.
4. Prodigy Drugs - provides a listing of drugs recommended by Prodigy, linking them to appropriate conditions and situations for which they are recommended.

For further information and to access Prodigy Guidance, visit www.prodigy.nhs.uk.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, London The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is the UK's excellence-in-practice organisation. It is responsible for providing ...

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, London

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is the UK's excellence-in-practice organisation. It is responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.

NICE guidance is developed using the expertise of the NHS and the wider healthcare community including NHS staff, healthcare professionals, patients and carers, industry and the academic world.

At present, NICE produces three kinds of guidance:

1. Technology appraisals - guidance on the use of new and existing medicines and treatments within the NHS in England and Wales.
2. Clinical guidelines - guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions within the NHS in England and Wales.
3. Interventional procedures - guidance on whether interventional procedures used for diagnosis or treatment are safe enough and work well enough for routine use in England, Wales and Scotland.

NICE Guidelines can be accessed through its website at www.nice.org.uk