The Records Management: NHS Code of Practice is a guide to the required standards of practice in the management of records for those who work within or under contract to NHS organisations in England. It is based on current legal requirements and professional best practice
This code of practice replaces:
The code provides a key component of information governance arrangements for the NHS. This is an evolving document because standards and practice covered by the code will change over time. It will therefore be subject to regular review and updated as necessary.
The guidelines contained in this code of practice apply to NHS records of all types (including records of NHS patients treated on behalf of the NHS in the private healthcare sector) regardless of the media on which they are held.
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