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HSG (97)28: Central information collections from the NHS business uses of information collected and details of control mechanisms
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Document type:Guidance
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:9 May 1997
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:1997
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Series number:HSG (97)28
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Pages:3
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This HSG explains why the Department of Health needs the central statistical returns relating to all business areas which the NHS are currently asked to provide. It also provides an overview of what mechanisms have been in place to control the amount of information collected to ensure that the business case for collection is fully justified.
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