Policy Updates
GP - Care and Treatment
Evidence Based Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with no significant changes to the content. Further reading has been added including links to relevant policies. References have been reviewed and updated.
Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with minimal changes to the content, and further reading has been added. References have been checked and updated. The title of this policy has also changed from ‘Confidentiality Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy and Procedure’.
Consultation and Treatment or Care Pathways Policy and Procedure
Policy has been updated to include further reading from the CQC about looking at the quality of care pathways and co-ordinated care, and the Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) due to be established nationally by April 2021 to provide better and more joined-up care for Patients. References have been reviewed and updated.
Medical Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with minor changes undertaken to the content of the policy. Additional references, further reading and evidence of ‘outstanding’ have been added. References have been reviewed and updated.
Consent Policy and Procedure
Policy has been reviewed with minor changes undertaken to the content. Additional further reading has been added and references have been reviewed and updated.
Referral Policy and Procedure
Policy provides details on NHS and private referrals. It has been reviewed and references have been checked an updated.
Record Keeping Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with minor changes and updated to reflect electronic records and transfer of messages. The references have been checked and remain current.
Record Keeping Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with minor changes and updated to reflect electronic records and transfer of messages. The references have been checked and remain current.
Audit Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines the approach to Audit in the Practice and the procedures that will need to be followed to ensure effective audit outcomes. The policy and procedure has been updated to include a reference link to administration and clerical staff picking up “clinical” work under the GPFV which will need auditing. A new section has been added to your system details requiring you to state the name of your Practice Clinical Governance Lead. Please update your system details to ensure that the information contained within the policy reflects your service.