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Code of practice on openness in the NHS

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Leeds : Department of Health
  • Published date:
    4 August 2003
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2003
  • Pages:
    8
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown Copyright

This Code of Practice sets out the basic principles underlying public access to information about the NHS. It reflects the Government's intention to ensure greater access by the public to information about public services and complements the Code of Access to Information which applies to the Department of Health

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