A healthcare provider wishes to supply emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) to a patient under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Which of th...

Question

A healthcare provider wishes to supply emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) to a patient under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Which of the following must the PGD include?

Accepted Answer

The clinical condition, inclusion and exclusion criteria, the medicine details, and it must be authorised by a senior doctor and pharmacist

Answer

Only the drug name

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Only the dose and route

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A signed prescription from the patient's GP

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Verbal authorisation from a consultant

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): PGD Requirements for EC Supply

A healthcare provider wishes to supply emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) to a patient under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Which of the following must the PGD include?