# SIGN Guidelines

> Mobile access to clinical guideline recommendations and related online resources. (iPhone/iPad app by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-guidelines/id427569564 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NHS Quality Improvement Scotland](https://appshunter.io/developer/427569567)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-guidelines/id427569564/reviews.md

## What is SIGN Guidelines?

eHealth Award Winner 2011 - Best NHS Scotland use of Mobile Technology

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SIGN guideline recommendations are available on the move with the award-winning SIGN app. Developed by the SIGN Executive in collaboration with Root Creative, Glasgow.

Updated: January 2020

New content includes: 

The latest update to the SIGN app includes an update to SIGN 136: Management of chronic pain and SIGN 158: British guideline on the management on asthma.

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The QRG content is enhanced with material from the main guideline and online resources, linked to the SIGN website. The app features keyword search, bookmarking and access to the SIGN website. New QRGs will be available as an update as they are published, building into a complete library.

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Main web site:
http://www.sign.ac.uk/
 
Support web site:
http://www.sign.ac.uk/sign-apps.html

## Key features

- Access clinical guideline recommendations
- Keyword search functionality
- Bookmarking of content
- Links to online resources
- Regular content updates
- Builds a complete library of guidelines

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-guidelines/id427569564/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lot's of useful information

*2012-02-17, version 1.3*

Recommend it!

### 5/5 — Very Informative.

*2011-06-22, version 1.1.1*

Informative, objective, helpful. Great to see an app with real life, applicable, medical information.

## Frequently asked questions about SIGN Guidelines

### What is SIGN Guidelines?

SIGN Guidelines provides mobile access to clinical guideline recommendations from the SIGN Executive. It includes features like keyword search and bookmarking, with links to the official SIGN website for further resources.

### What content is included in SIGN Guidelines?

The app features guideline recommendations, including updates to SIGN 136: Management of chronic pain and SIGN 158: British guideline on the management on asthma. New QRGs are added as they are published.

### Is SIGN Guidelines free to use?

Yes, SIGN Guidelines is completely free to download and use. It was developed by the SIGN Executive in collaboration with Root Creative, Glasgow.

### What devices support SIGN Guidelines?

SIGN Guidelines is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile access to medical information.

### How often is SIGN Guidelines updated?

The app was last updated on June 2, 2020, with new content being added as it is published. The January 2020 update included new and revised guidelines.

### What is the age rating for SIGN Guidelines?

SIGN Guidelines has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for medical reference applications that may contain complex information.

### Where can I find more information about SIGN?

You can find more information on the main SIGN website at http://www.sign.ac.uk/. For support related to the SIGN apps, visit http://www.sign.ac.uk/sign-apps.html.

### Does SIGN Guidelines have ads?

Based on the provided information, there is no indication that SIGN Guidelines contains advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing medical information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.61 — 2020-06-02

Big fix on incorrect guideline

### 3.3.57 — 2020-02-18

The latest update to the SIGN app includes an update to SIGN 136: Management of chronic pain and SIGN 158: British guideline on the management on asthma.

### 3.3.56 — 2019-10-28

Minor UX fix

### 3.3.55 — 2019-10-13

Minor content update

### 3.3.43 — 2019-09-23

Minor bug fixes 
Support for iOS 13

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