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When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing

22 February 2022Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.

Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare

22 February 2022Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.

Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions

16 November 2021The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates

Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal 'flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff.

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