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Legal expert David Reissner runs through new guidance recommending the appointment of Caldicott Guardians, who are responsible for advising organisations on the ways they hold and process confidential patient information
The National Data Guardian has published guidance on the appointment, role and responsibilities of organisations that process confidential information about patients or service users as part of the NHS. The word “organisations” encompasses those who own pharmacies that provide NHS services, and they have a legal duty to have regard to the guidance.
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There will be a huge reliance on the senior team at Boots to deliver whatever plan transpires, and to prepare pharmacy teams for whatever difficult decisions will be coming. And they will be difficult.
‘Vote no’ campaigner Martin Astbury tells C+D why he believes the RPS plans for change represent a shift away from pharmacist leadership and why members should vote against them this week…
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