This guidance is designed to assist organisations in identifying when a Patient Group Direction (PGD) should not be used. The aims of this guidance are…
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has sought legal advice and has confirmed that local authorities cannot delegate responsibility for organisational authorisation of…
Only those professions listed in legislation can operate under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Neither Nursing Associates nor Physician Associates are currently included within the…
PGD documentation includes master authorised (signed) copies of PGDs, lists of authorised practitioners and patient supply/administration records, including electronic records/agreements. The same rules apply to…
Commissioning of NHS and publically funded health services has become increasingly complex with many services provided by a number of providers with sub-contracting or sub-commissioning…
The attached Q&A has been written in response to enquiries we have received concerning the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and written instructions in Occupational Health…