This specimen patient group direction (PGD) template has been produced by Public Health Scotland to assist NHS Boards. 

NHS Boards should amend/adapt this PGD template and must ensure that the PGD is considered and approved in line with local clinical governance arrangements for PGDs. 

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Last updated: 17 September 2024
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