Clinical

The HeadSmart decision support tool, based on the Diagnosis of Brain Tumours in Children guideline, gives guidance on when to reassure, review/refer or scan a child presenting with brain tumour symptoms.

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The Diagnosis of Brain Tumours in Children guideline is an evidence-based guideline to assist healthcare professionals in the assessment of children presenting with symptoms and signs that may be due to a brain tumour.

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The downloadable healthcare resources have been designed to help healthcare professionals improve their knowledge of brain tumour presentation in children and teenagers and include a quick reference guide and sub-specialty poster.

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Children and young adults in the UK experience, on average, a longer time between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis (symptom interval) of a brain tumour than in many other countries.

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