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The app for the Apple and Android phones and tablets contains reference guides (QRG) of SIGN guidelines.

The app has recently been updated to include our suite of coronary heart disease (CHD) Guidelines:

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http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/130/index.html

The guideline provides recommendation, where possible, about post-acute assessment for adults over 16 years of age with brain injuries and interventions for cognitive, communicative, emotional, behavioural and physical rehabilitation. Evidence is also presented on important questions relevant to patient outcomes such as optimal models and settings of care, the benefits of discharge planning and the applicability of telemedicine.

SIGN 132: long-term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer

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This guideline is applicable to all people who have survived cancer in childhood, and who may experience late effects that are related to the treatment received. It is aimed at primary care staff who provide healthcare for cancer survivors, as well as secondary care and long-term follow-up clinic staff.

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