A sexual health service is developing a patient group direction (PGD) for the supply of Levonorgestrel emergency contraception by nurses. Which of the...

Question

A sexual health service is developing a patient group direction (PGD) for the supply of Levonorgestrel emergency contraception by nurses. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid PGD?

Accepted Answer

It must include the clinical criteria for the patient group, the drug details, and be authorised by a senior doctor and pharmacist within the organisation

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It must be signed by a doctor and a pharmacist only

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PGDs do not require clinical governance approval

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Any healthcare professional can use a PGD without specific training

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PGDs can only be used in hospitals

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Patient Group Direction Requirements

A sexual health service is developing a patient group direction (PGD) for the supply of Levonorgestrel emergency contraception by nurses. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid PGD?