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Course reference: 00684
Course title: 000 Patient Group Directions
Target audience: Clinical Staff
Course Description: The aim of this course, which was developed by the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), is to support healthcare professionals and organisations who are considering, developing, authorising and using patient group directions (PGDs) to deliver healthcare services in line with legislation and NICE medicines practice guideline (MPG2). Whether you are a commissioner or a provider, this programme can support you By the end of this course you will be able to: Determine when PGD use is legal and appropriate and identify when alternative legal mechanisms should be considered Use current legislation and guidance to develop and implement appropriate PGDs to ensure timely access to safe and effective care. Apply the appropriate competency frameworks and governance arrangements within your professional responsibility to use, develop, authorise, review or update a PGD Access online resources to support the use, development and authorisation of PGDs
Course Details/Information:
Course costs: 0.00
Course administrator: ESR   email:
Workplace training: Unfortunately we are unable to offer this training in your workplace
Statutory requirement: Optional Course - No Update Required

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