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PGD Learning Event 1: New to PGDs
18 April 2023
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This learning event covered the background to PGDs and medicines mechanisms, and their use in practice.
PGD Learning Event 2: An update on what's new in PGDs
10 May 2023
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An update session for those managing and using PGDs and other medicine mechanisms in practice
PGD Learning Event 3: Question and Answers
17 May 2023
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This session was a chance for those who attended sessions 1 or 2 to have their PGD related questions answered by the expert panel.
PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards
28 March 2023
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
PGD use in services provided by multiple organisations
14 July 2020
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Principles to be considered are outlined for Patient Group Directions used in the provision of medicines/vaccines in services provided by multiple organisations
Patient Group Direction use by temporary professional registrants
10 August 2020
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Advice on use of PGD by healthcare professionals on the NMC, HCPC or GPhC temporary registers.
Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 August 2020
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care
Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks
8 January 2020
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Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN
Patient Group Direction use in remote consultations
3 February 2022
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Patient Group Directions (PGDs) may be used to supply medicines via remote consultations. Advice on clinical assessment and supply is provided.
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