The SIGN guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument

[SIGN Guide to AGREE]

13. The guideline should be externally reviewed by experts prior to publication

All SIGN guidelines are reviewed in draft form by independent expert referees, who are asked to comment primarily on the comprehensiveness and accuracy of interpretation of the evidence base supporting the recommendations in the guideline. The comments received are carefully tabulated and discussed with the chairman and with the guideline development group. Each point must be addressed and any changes to the guideline as a result noted or, if no change is made, the reasons for this recorded. Reviewers should not have been involved in the development group, although they may have participated in the national open meeting held to discuss the draft guideline (see item 20).

Development annex (peer review details)

The SIGN Guide to the AGREE guideline appraisal instrument
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