A new app to help doctors, pharmacists and senior nurses with referrals for patients suspected of having cancer has been launched. It features a quick reference guide for health professionals to support clinical decision-making, including information on symptoms, signs and images of what to look out for. It is available as a free download via the Apple and Google app stores and can be found using the key words ‘cancer referral guidelines’.

The Scottish government commissioned the development of the app version of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer. The app can be continually updated when the user is in a WiFi zone, giving them the latest information as quickly as possible. It can also be used offline.