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HSG (97)14: Purchasing effective treatment and care for drug misusers
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Document type:Health Service Guidelines
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:1 January 1997
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Series number:HSG (97)14
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Pages:6
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Copyright holder:Crown
This circular sets out key principles that Health Authorities and Social Services Departments need to take account of when purchasing effective treatment and care services for drug misusers; in conjunction with the attached more detailed guidance document, advises HAs and SSDS on the range of actions required to implement the findings of the Effectiveness Review'.
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