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• Document type:
  Guidance
• Author:
  Department of Health
• Published date:
  5 April 2006
• Primary audience:
  Health and social care professionals
• Product number:
  270422/1 (Part1) and 270422/2 (Part2)
• Gateway reference:
  6295
• Pages:
  203
• Supersedes/replaces:
  HSC 1999/053: For the record - managing records in NHS Trusts and health authorities
• Copyright holder:
  Crown

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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