What are the requirements for a PGD?
These are:: According to the legal requirements, a PGD must include: the name of the business who owns the direction the class of the health professional who can supply or administer the medicine a signature of a doctor or dentist (as appropriate) and a pharmacist
Why do we need a PGD?
the PGD will deliver effective patient care that is appropriate in a pre-defined clinical situation, without compromising patient safety the views of stakeholders, such as clinical groups, patients and the public, and the provider or commissioning organisation have been considered
Who can sign the required documents in a PGD?
The required documents in a PGD need to be signed by each member of the multi-disciplinary group, the clinical governance lead on behalf of the NHS organisation authorising the PGD and the individual health professionals working under the direction.