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Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)

Aim

Improve the quality of health care for patients in Scotland by reducing variation in practice and outcome, through the development and dissemination of national clinical guidelines.

Public Role

Patient Network

Purpose

To ensure that guidelines address issues that matter to patients and carers.

Commitment

• group meetings every 2-3 months for 2 years
• review research papers and guidelines
• contribute to Information for patients sections

Requirements

• experience of condition relevant to guidelines
• familiarity with 'clinical language’
• good communication skills
• enthusiasm and commitment
  

Exceptions

People with unfinished/ painful issues regarding own condition may find the process distressing

Training

Initially offered buddy representative for support

Benefits

• be up to date with research in relevant condition
• use experiences to improve standards of care for other patients

Reimbursement

Travel and care-related expenses

Contact

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
28 Thistle Street
Edinburgh EH2 1EN
Tel. 0131 718 5090
Fax. 0131 718 5114
Website http://www.sign.ac.uk/patients/network.html

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